The Four Candles/Fork Handles sketch, ribald puns and lengthy armchair monologues - such was the stuff of all our Saturday nights. This three-part documentary, first aired in 2013, tells the story of the duo, with tonight's opener recalling how they came to work together, having cut their teeth appearing alongside the likes of John Cleese. Contributors include Al Murray, Clive Anderson and the late Ronnie Corbett himself.

The 10 most memorable comedy gigs of 2016

...according to Chortle editor Steve Bennett.

Al Murray interview

"It's a funny one," he tells me. "Ten years ago, people were saying the act was really out of date, but it's actually been prophesy!"

Review: Al Murray: Let's Go Backwards Together

Flourishes of great writing elevate many pieces, but they also serve to show up failings when he seems to have more straightforward content.

Taskmaster: series 3, episode 5 review

It is hard to judge how good this series compared to its two predecessors. Series 2 and 3 are both better than the first in my few, but I think I preferred the second series primarily because although he was not great at scoring points, Joe Wilkinson has so far been the funniest contestant across the three series.

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Dave's Taskmaster is ace at everything but balanced representation. Sort that, and it could be one of the most enjoyable shows on TV...

Taskmaster: series 3, episode 4 - review

This time we delve into competitive clothes spreading, deceitful nodding and why Greg Davies and Alex Horne need to watch more foreign films.

Al Murray: 10 records that changed my life

Al Murray talks Genesis, Led Zep and more.

Review: Al Murray, The Pub Landlord at The Lowry

The Pub Landlord takes his punters on a trip down memory lane as he gives his take on all things Brexit and how things were better in 1955.

Taskmaster: series 3, episode 3 - review

This week we witness one of most disgusting ways to win a challenge ever, a return of a classic task, and some balloon-on-bread action.