Image shows from L to R: Peter Cook, Dudley Moore
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 2 - Sid! - The Best Of Sid James
Sid James
With his trademark dirty laugh, Sid was made for the Carry On films. With extracts from his finest on-screen moments, there are also fond tributes from his many co-stars.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Saturday 17th December 2011
- Time
- 9pm
- Channel
- Yesterday
- Length
- 60 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday 29th January 2012 | 6:00pm | Yesterday |
| Sunday 15th April 2012 | 10:00pm | Yesterday |
| Wednesday 6th June 2012 | 11:00am | Yesterday |
| Saturday 8th December 2012 | 10:00pm | Yesterday |
| Sunday 9th December 2012 | 9:00pm | Yesterday |
| Monday 25th July 2016 | 9:00pm | London Live |
| Wednesday 27th July 2016 | 12:35am | London Live |
| Friday 29th July 2016 | 8:00pm | London Live |
| Sunday 31st July 2016 | 8:00pm | London Live |
| Monday 17th October 2016 | 9:00pm | London Live |
| Friday 21st October 2016 | 8:00pm | London Live |
| Wednesday 28th December 2016 | 9:00pm | London Live |
| Friday 22nd September 2017 | 9:00pm | London Live |
| Sunday 24th September 2017 | 7:00pm | London Live |
| Friday 29th September 2017 | 3:55am | London Live |
| Tuesday 26th December 2017 | 7:00pm | London Live |
| Sunday 27th May 2018 | 4:45am | London Live |
| Monday 24th December 2018 | 6:00pm | Forces TV |
| Tuesday 25th December 2018 | 2:30am | Forces TV |
| Wednesday 26th December 2018 | 3:10pm | Forces TV |
| Friday 10th May 2019 | 10:00pm | Forces TV |
| Monday 20th May 2019 | 1:00am | Forces TV |
Cast & crew
| Sid James | Self (Archive Material) |
| Jack Douglas | Self |
| Diana Coupland | Self |
| Bernard Cribbins | Self |
| Olga Lowe | Self |
| Bill Roberton | Self |
| Jonathan Ross | Narrator |
| Duncan Smith | Director |
| Will Ashurst | Producer |
| Miguel J. Ferros | Editor |