Comedy Connections

Comedy Connections Season 3

TV Show

Season 3 Episodes

1. Monty Python's Flying Circus

February 21st, 200530 min

Surviving members of Monty Python, together with Carol Cleveland and others involved in the show, recall the making of the series, its influences and its impact.

2. Spitting Image

February 28th, 200530 min

The story behind the succesful satirical puppet show.

3. Three of a Kind

March 7th, 200530 min

The story behind 1980s sketch show Three Of A Kind, which launched the careers of Lenny Henry and Tracey Ullman.

4. Harry Enfield and Chums

March 14th, 200530 min

The story of the sketch show Harry Enfield And Chums, where Enfield collaborated with Paul Whitehouse, Kathy Burke and Charlie Higson to create some memorable characters.

5. Goodness Gracious Me

March 21st, 200530 min

Series charting the history of some of the best British comedy programmes looks at sketch show Goodness Gracious Me. A spin-off from the Real McCoy, it soon established itself by reflecting the reality of contemporary British Asian life while observing the conventions of a mainstream sketch comedy show. Interviewees include Meera Syal, Sanjeev Bhaskar, Kulvinder Ghir, Nina Wadia, Sharat Sardana, Dave Lamb and producer Anil Gupta.

6. Not the Nine O'Clock News

March 28th, 200530 min

This episode examines the satirical sketch show of the early 1980s.

7. A Bit of Fry and Laurie

April 4th, 200530 min

A look at the early careers of the comedy partnership, Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie.

8. The Two Ronnies

April 11th, 200530 min

Tells the story of Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker's long running comedy series The Two Ronnies.

All Seasons

Season 6

Season 6

Jul 18, 2008
Season 5

Season 5

Jan 12, 2007
Season 4

Season 4

Mar 6, 2006
Season 3

Season 3

Feb 21, 2005
Season 2

Season 2

Jun 21, 2004
Season 1

Season 1

Jun 9, 2003
Specials

Specials

Nov 8, 2008