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Legends Of British Comedy
- TV documentary
- Yesterday
- 2011 - 2012
- 6 episodes (1 series)
Short documentary series originally released on VHS in 1996, showcasing some of British comedy's greatest ever talents. Features Kenneth Williams, Sid James, Ronnie Barker, Peter Cook, Dudley Moore and more.
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 1 - "Stop Messin' About!" - The Very Best Of Kenneth Williams
An Audience With.... Kenneth Williams. Copyright: London Weekend Television / ITV Studios
Matron! Kenneth Williams' saucy delivery made him one of our best-loved comic actors. Alongside rare footage, the Carry On team pay tribute to the late entertainer.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Saturday 17th December 2011
- Time
- 8pm
- Channel
- Yesterday
- Length
- 60 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday 22nd January 2012 | 6:00pm | Yesterday |
| Sunday 22nd January 2012 | 11:00pm | Yesterday |
| Monday 27th February 2012 | 1:00am | Yesterday |
| Sunday 8th April 2012 | 11:00pm | Yesterday |
| Tuesday 5th June 2012 | 11:00am | Yesterday |
| Sunday 2nd December 2012 | 9:20pm | Yesterday |
| Tuesday 25th December 2012 | 11:20pm | Yesterday |
| Wednesday 26th December 2012 | 8:00pm | Yesterday |
| Monday 8th August 2016 | 9:00pm | London Live |
| Tuesday 9th August 2016 | 1:20am | London Live |
| Friday 12th August 2016 | 8:00pm | London Live |
| Saturday 26th November 2016 | 7:00pm | London Live |
| Monday 28th November 2016 | 4:00am | London Live |
| Tuesday 29th November 2016 | 1:30am | London Live |
| Tuesday 27th December 2016 | 9:00pm | London Live |
| Saturday 18th February 2017 | 7:00pm | London Live |
| Sunday 3rd September 2017 | 7:00pm | London Live |
| Monday 4th September 2017 | 3:45am | London Live |
| Sunday 26th November 2017 | 7:00pm | London Live |
| Friday 1st December 2017 | 8:00pm | London Live |
| Wednesday 27th December 2017 | 7:15pm | London Live |
| Friday 29th December 2017 | 3:30am | London Live |
| Sunday 14th January 2018 | 3:45am | London Live |
| Friday 19th January 2018 | 4:00am | London Live |
| Thursday 1st March 2018 | 3:25am | London Live |
| Friday 2nd March 2018 | 4:00am | London Live |
| Sunday 4th March 2018 | 2:30am | London Live |
| Sunday 22nd April 2018 | 5:00am | London Live |
| Thursday 3rd May 2018 | 4:30am | London Live |
| Sunday 6th May 2018 | 4:40am | London Live |
| Wednesday 16th May 2018 | 4:00am | London Live |
| Saturday 19th May 2018 | 4:00am | London Live |
| Thursday 27th December 2018 | 6:00pm | Forces TV |
| Friday 28th December 2018 | 2:30am | Forces TV |
| Friday 28th December 2018 | 2:50pm | Forces TV |
| Thursday 6th June 2019 | 10:00pm | Forces TV |
| Saturday 29th June 2019 | 3:30pm | Forces TV |
Cast & crew
| Kenneth Williams | Self (Archive Material) |
| Barry Took | Self |
| Jack Douglas | Self |
| Barbara Windsor | Self |
| Patsy Rowlands | Self |
| Barry Took | Narrator |
| Duncan Smith | Director |
| William Trotter | Director |
| Duncan Smith | Series Editor |
| Will Ashurst | Series Editor |
| William Trotter | Producer |
| Nick Arthur | Editor |