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Heroes of Comedy

Heroes of Comedy is a British television series, produced by Thames Television, and broadcast on Channel 4, which devotes each episode to a legend of British comedy. It was produced by John Fisher. Beginning in 1995, it followed a 2½ hour more general programme from 1992.

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Season: 7

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Release: 1995-01-01

Rating: 5.8

1"Frankie Howard"

1995-01-01

Heroes of Comedy takes a look at the life and career of Frankie Howerd featuring clips from past performances and interviews with celebrity friends and fans.

2"Tommy Cooper"

1995-10-13

Heroes of Comedy takes a look at the life and career of Tommy Cooper featuring classic clips such as his version of the classic play Hamlet and an appearance at the 1964 Royal Variety Performance. English

3"Joyce Grenfell"

1995-10-20

Heroes of Comedy takes a look at the life and career of the comic actress featuring classic clips and interviews with celebrity friends and fans. English

4"Max Miller"

1995-10-27

Heroes of Comedy takes a look at the life and career of comedian Max Miller.

5"Arthur Haynes"

1995-11-03

Heroes of Comedy takes a look at the life of Arthur Haynes who died in 1966, including rare clips from The Arthur Haynes Show and interviews with celebrity fans.

6"Terry Thomas"

1995-11-17

Heroes of Comedy focuses on the career of Terry-Thomas featuring interviews with celebrity fans.

1"Les Dawson"

1997-04-16

The second series of Heroes of Comedy begins with a profile of the legendary comedian featuring famous clips and interviews with celebrity friends and fans.

2"Kenny Everett"

1997-04-23

Heroes of Comedy takes a look at the life and career of the well loved comedian and radio DJ, featuring classic clips and interviews with celebrity friends and fans such as Cleo Rocos and Terry Wogan.

3"Alastair Sim"

1997-04-30

Heroes of Comedy looks at the life and career of Alastair Sim featuring interviews with celebrity friends and fans.

4"The Goons"

1997-05-07

Heroes of Comedy takes a look at the careers of the comedy group 'The Goons'.

1"Benny Hill"

1998-01-12

Benny Hill is celebrated in this edition of Heroes of Comedy featuring classic clips and celebrity interviews. English

2"Peter Cook"

1998-01-19

Heroes of Comedy looks at the life and career of Peter Cook featuring interviews with celebrity friends and fans.

3"Arthur Askey"

1998-01-26

Heroes of Comedy takes a look at the life and career of Arthur Askey featuring classic clips and interviews with family, friends and celebrity fans.

4"Tony Hancock"

1998-02-02

On the 30th anniversary of the death of Tony Hancock, Heroes of Comedy takes a look at the life and career of the legendary comedian, featuring classic clips and interviews with celebrity fans and those who knew him.

1"Norman Wisdom"

1999-09-25

Norman Wisdom is the subject in the first episode of the fourth series tracing his rise from a poverty-stricken and abusive childhood to international fame. English

2"Ken Dodd"

1999-10-02

Ken Dodd is the subject of the second episode of the fourth series.

3"Eric Sykes"

1999-10-09

Heroes of Comedy takes a look at the life and career of Eric Sykes, including an interview with the man himself. English

4"Thora Hird"

1999-10-16

Heroes of Comedy takes a look at the life and career of the well respected actress.

5"Barry Humphries"

1999-10-30

Heroes of Comedy takes a look at the creator of Dame Edna Everage.

1"Kenneth Williams"

2000-10-07

Portrait of popular comic actor Kenneth Williams, star of TV, radio and film, whose outrageous antics masked loneliness and a life of paradoxes.

2"Bernard Manning"

2000-11-11

Profile of Bernard Manning. The stand-up was adored for his comic style and gags but others loathed him for being rude, outrageous, a racist and proudly politically incorrect.

3"Ronnie Barker"

2000-12-28

A portrait of comedy actor Ronnie Barker, with contributions from his friends and colleagues including Ronnie Corbett, Michael Palin and David Jason.

4"Leonard Rossiter"

2001-12-27

Heroes of Comedy takes a look at the life and career of Leonard Rossiter.

1"Mike Yarwood"

2002-02-16

Mike Yarwood was British TV's first great impressionist, and a master of imitating politicians with satirical wit, but without malice. English

2"Sid James"

2002-02-23

With his dirty laugh and nicotine-ravaged voice, Sid James was the definitive working man's comic star over three post-war decades.

3"Spike Milligan"

2002-03-02

Tribute to the comic genius, celebrating his comic career from The Goon Show more than 50 years ago, to his poetry and writings.

4"Hattie Jacques"

2002-03-09

A tribute to Carry On star Hattie Jacques, famous for her matronly roles and her partnership with Eric Sykes. With contributions from Miriam Margolyes and Mo Mowlam.

5"Ronnie Corbett"

2002-03-16

The spotlight turns on Ronnie Corbett, whose career spans Crackerjack to The Frost Report, Sorry! and The Two Ronnies.

6"Dick Emery"

2002-04-13

A celebration of the comedian best remembered for his catchphrase, "Ooh you are awful - but I like you."

1"Max Wall"

2003-01-02

Heroes of Comedy profiles comedian and entertainer Max Wall featuring interviews with celebrity friends and fans.