Funny Business (2013)
- TV documentary
- BBC Two
- 2013
- 3 episodes (1 series)
Documentary looking at various aspects of the British comedy industry. Features John Cleese, Rhod Gilbert, Jo Brand, Arthur Smith, Mark Thomas and more.
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 2 - Deal Makers
Further details
The documentary reveals the back room deals and negotiations which can make the difference between success and failure, including an extraordinary visit to the BBC archives to uncover never before seen contracts reflecting Morecambe & Wise's pay negotiations in the 1960s and 70s.
Notes
This episode was postponed from an original scheduled broadcast of Wednesday 23rd January 2013, at 9pm.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Saturday 16th February 2013
- Time
- 10:30pm
- Channel
- BBC Two
- Length
- 60 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday 16th February 2013 | 10:30pm | BBC HD |
| Saturday 16th February 2013 | 11:00pm | BBC2 Wales |
| Saturday 16th February 2013 | 11:30pm | BBC2 Scot |
Cast & crew
| John Cleese | Self |
| Rhod Gilbert | Self |
| Jo Brand | Self |
| Arthur Smith | Self |
| Mark Thomas | Self |
| Clive Anderson | Self |
| Barry Cryer | Self |
| Ross Noble | Self |
| Jo Caulfield | Self |
| Eddie Mair | Narrator |
| Peter Bennett-Jones | Self |
| Mick Perrin | Self |
| Eddie Izzard | Self |
| Michael Mittermeier | Self |
| Trevor Noah | Self |
| Jimmy Mulville | Self |
| David Baddiel | Self |
| Richard Allen-Turner | Self |
| Caroline Chignell | Self |
| Kate Copstick | Self |
| Imran Yusuf | Self |
| Don Ward | Self |
| Jon Thoday | Self |
| Clive Tulloh | Self |
| Nica Burns | Self |
| Oliver Double | Self |
| John Drury | Self |
| Sarah Hodson | Self |
| Tommy Sheppard | Self |
| Eric Morecambe | Self (Archive Material) |
| Ernie Wise | Self (Archive Material) |
| John Holdsworth | Director |
| John Holdsworth | Producer |
| Anne Gilchrist | Executive Producer |
| Richard Wheat | Editor |
Videos
Morecambe and Wise's new agent
TV agent Billy Marsh made Morecambe & Wise one of the most sought-after acts of the time.
View this clip on the BBC website
Featuring: Oliver Double, Eric Morecambe & Ernie Wise.
High Earner
Max Miller was one of Britain's most popular comedians in the 1940s and once earned £400 per week for his work, equivalent to £17,000 nowadays. Oliver Double explains.
View this clip on the BBC website
Featuring: Oliver Double.