Me & Arthur Haynes. Image shows from L to R: Nicholas Parsons, Arthur Haynes. Copyright: BBC
Me & Arthur Haynes

Me & Arthur Haynes

  • TV documentary
  • BBC Four
  • 2011
  • 1 episode

Paul Merton asks Nicholas Parsons about working with Arthur Haynes, one of the biggest comedians of the 50s and 60s. Features Paul Merton, Nicholas Parsons, Arthur Haynes and Johnny Speight.

Key details

Genre
Documentary
Broadcast
2011
Channel
BBC Four
Episodes
1
Features
Paul Merton, Nicholas Parsons, Arthur Haynes and Johnny Speight
Directors
Elaine Shepherd
Producers
Phil Clark, Elaine Shepherd and Caroline Wright
Company

Throughout the fifties and sixties Arthur Haynes was one of the biggest names in entertainment, regularly occupying ITV's primetime Saturday night slot. While many of his contemporaries are now regarded as legends Arthur has somehow been forgotten.

With sketches written by Johnny Speight, and ably assisted by his straight man Nicholas Parsons, Arthur's sketch shows were must watch TV appointments for the whole family. The shows also featured musical guest appearances including one of the Rolling Stones first broadcasts.

Paul Merton talks to Nicholas Parsons about what it was like to work with Arthur.

Additional details

Production
Studio
Picture
Colour

Broadcast details

First broadcast
Tuesday 1st March 2011 at 9pm on BBC Four
Episode length
1 hour
Most recent repeats
  • Sunday 4th September 2011 at 12:20am on BBC4
  • Monday 25th July 2011 at 11:30pm on BBC4
  • Monday 7th March 2011 at 11:30pm on BBC4

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