Specials Episodes
1. Highlights
April 10th, 1982
Des hosts a highlights show from the BBC editing suite, showcasing clips from eight episodes originally shown in 1980. Guests include some of the American comedians Des has brought over, as well as Ken Dodd, Les Dawson and Dudley Moore.
2. Best of Guests
August 13th, 1987
Des presents a special highlights package of some of his favourite guests from the show, with clips including Freddie Starr, Bob Monkhouse and Karen Kay.
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