Comedy Legends

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Charlie Chaplin
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Barry Cryer takes a look at the life and career of the one and only Charlie Chaplin. Coming from a background of poverty, Chaplin would rise to stardom during the silent era through his .. show full overview
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Julia Louis-Dreyfus
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Barry Cryer pays tribute to the decorated comic actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus. Having won more Emmys and Screen Actors Guild Awards than any other performer, she is perhaps best known for her roles in the long-running comedy series Seinfeld and Veep.
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Norman Wisdom
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Norman Wisdom is best known for a series of comedy films produced between 1953 and 1966, where he played a hapless character by the name of Norman Pitkin. However, he enjoyed a .. show full overview
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Kenneth Williams
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Barry Cryer pays tribute to the Carry On star, whose shining career and personal life left a huge impact on the world.
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Chevy Chase
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From Saturday Night Live to his roles in Foul Play and National Lampoon's Vacation, Barry Cryer looks back on the iconic career moments of Chevy Chase.
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John Candy
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Barry Cryer looks back at the successful career of the comic, whose appearances in comedy films such as Cool Runnings, Home Alone and Uncle Buck made him a household name.
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Bob Newhart
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Barry Cryer celebrates the Emmy-winning star known for his best-selling comedy album The Button-Down Mind of Bob Newhart, and his acting and voice work in film and TV.
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Eric Sykes
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Barry Cryer presents a look back at the career of Eric Sykes, which spanned more than five decades and earned him many awards
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Alastair Sim
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His performances in the West End, as well as in classic films like Scrooge - earned him widespread fame. Barry Cryer looks back on the fruitful career of Alastair Sim.
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Leslie Phillips
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Barry Cryer celebrates the career of the Carry On, Doctor in the House and The Navy Lark star.

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