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Heroes Of Comedy

Heroes Of Comedy (1995)

  • TV documentary
  • Channel 4
  • 1995 - 2003
  • 33 episodes (6 series)

Long-running documentary series looking at some of the greatest and most famous names in British comedy.

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Series 1, Episode 5 - Arthur Haynes

Arthur Haynes is regarded as a forgotten hero of comedy since his untimely death in 1966. Interviewees illuminate Haynes' creative approach to comedy.

Further details

Includes a comprehensive collection of clips, including sketches from The Arthur Haynes Show not seen since their transmission between 1957 and 1966. With contributions from Paul Merton, Johnny Speight, Nicholas Parsons, Patricia Hayes, Charlie Chester, and Joan Savage.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 3rd November 1995
Time
9pm
Channel
Channel 4
Length
60 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Saturday 19th February 2011 1:05am More4
Friday 25th March 2011 11:45pm More4
Saturday 11th June 2011 12:05am More4
Saturday 11th June 2011 3:20am More4
Saturday 1st October 2011 12:10am More4

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