Comedy Legends. Barry Cryer. Copyright: 3DD
Comedy Legends

Comedy Legends

  • TV documentary
  • Sky Arts
  • 2018 - 2021
  • 40 episodes (4 series)

Barry Cryer pays tribute to the heroes of comedy he has worked with. Also features Tim Brooke-Taylor, Steve Punt, Clive Anderson, Stephen Armstrong, Tony Hawks and more.

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Series 4, Episode 6 - Laurel & Hardy

Image shows from L to R: Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy
Barry Cryer pays tribute to much-loved double act Laurel and Hardy, whose slapstick comedy style brought them international fame.

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 9th September 2021
Time
9pm
Channel
Sky Arts
Length
60 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Monday 13th September 2021 11:30pm Sky Arts
Thursday 16th September 2021 1:00am Sky Arts
Wednesday 29th December 2021 2:00pm Sky Arts
Sunday 15th May 2022 11:00am Sky Arts
Thursday 19th January 2023 9:00pm Sky Arts

Cast & crew

Cast
Barry Cryer Host / Presenter
Guest cast
Stan Laurel Self (Archive Material)
Oliver Hardy Self (Archive Material)

Press

Review: Comedy Greats - Laurel & Hardy

Children today, once they get accustomed to the strangeness of the pre-war clothes and the flickering black-and-white film, will still find their surreal antics hilarious. Bring back Stan and Ollie!

Christopher Stevens, Daily Mail, 10th September 2021

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