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October 16, 2019

Season 2

01. The Marx Brothers

Barry Cryer reviews the timeless vaudeville family, the Marx Brothers.

October 16, 2019

02. Lily Tomlin

Barry Cryer reflects on the life and career of multi-Emmy-winning comedian and actress Lily Tomlin.

October 23, 2019

03. Richard Pryor

This week, Barry Cryer takes a look at the life an career of one of the most influential stand-up comics of all time, Richard Pryor, who collaborated with Gene Wilder in four films including Stir Crazy and Silver Streak.

October 30, 2019

04. Madeline Kahn

Barry Cryer reflects on the life and career of American comedian and actress Madeline Kahn, who was nominated for Academy Awards for her roles in Paper Moon and Blazing Saddles.

November 6, 2019

05. Steve Martin

Barry Cryer reflects on the life and career of American actor comedian Steve Martin, who starred in films including The Jerk, The Man with Two Brains and Roxanne.

November 13, 2019

06. John Cleese

Barry Cryer reflects on the life and career of writer and actor John Cleese, who shot to fame as a member of Monty Python and co-wrote and starred in classic sitcom Fawlty Towers.

November 20, 2019

07. Phyllis Diller

Barry Cryer reflects on the life and career of American comedian Phyllis Diller, who was one of the first female comics to become a household name in the US.

November 27, 2019

08. Lucille Ball

Barry Cryer reflects on the life and career of American comedian Lucille Ball, who created the highly influential sitcom I Love Lucy with her husband Desi Arnaz.

December 4, 2019

09. Terry-Thomas

Barry Cryer reflects on the life and career of actor Terry-Thomas, who starred in Tom Thumb and I'm Alright, Jack before going on to find international fame.

December 11, 2019

10. Sid James

Barry Cryer pays tribute to comedy actor Sid James, who rose to fame in Hancock's Half Hour and became a mainstay of the Carry On franchise.

December 18, 2019

11. Billy Connolly

Comedy Legends examines the career of The Big Yin - the one and only Billy Connolly.

January 1, 2020

12. Peter Sellers

Barry Cryer pays tribute to actor Peter Sellers, who shot to fame in The Goon Show and starred in the Pink Panther franchise and was Oscar-nominated for Dr Strangelove and Being There.

January 8, 2020