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Funny Business

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.

Video clips

Cruising Comedians

Bruce Thompson performs for an older audience on a Saga cruise.

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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.

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Morecambe and Wise's new agent

TV agent Billy Marsh made Morecambe & Wise one of the most sought-after acts of the time.

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The Real Variety Show

Hal Cruttenden talks about what it's like to perform at the Real Variety Show.

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