My Favourite Sketch
- TV factual
- U&Gold
- 2018
- 6 episodes (1 series)
Comedy stars join Sally Phillips to discuss sketches from the last 70 years of comedy. Also features Paul Whitehouse, Jessica Hynes, Jason Manford, Johnny Vegas, Bob Mortimer and Sue Perkins
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 1 - Paul Whitehouse
Further details
In this episode Paul chooses the comedy sketches that took him from the Valleys in Wales, to the big screen, via The Fast Show. His personal selection is a joyous mix of Python, Alan Partridge, and his old pal Harry Enfield.
Paul reveals the inspiration behind "suits you sir", his chance meeting with Fry and Laurie, and why one of his selections is the "perfect sketch". All this is topped off at the end with a re-enactment of his favourite sketch.
Paul's selections
Monty Python's Flying Circus: 'The Argument Sketch'.
Laurel & Hardy dancing in Way Out West.
The Day Today: Alan Partridge in 'Sports Desk - Showjumper'.
Harry Enfield & Chums: 'Teenagers - Oasis'.
The Fast Show: 'Hold the Bells - Change', featuring Billy Bleach.
A Bit Of Fry & Laurie: 'Vox Pops'.
That Mitchell And Webb Look: 'Brain Surgeon'.
Bellamy's People: 'Martin Hole - Argument with Justice', featuring Felix Dexter.
Recreation: The Smell of Reeves & Mortimer: 'Rose', sung by Mulligan and O'Hare.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 5th October 2018
- Time
- 10pm
- Channel
- U&Gold
- Length
- 60 minutes
Cast & crew
| Sally Phillips | Host / Presenter |
| Paul Whitehouse | Guest |
| Richard Pengelley | Director |
| Michael Kelpie | Executive Producer |
| Phil Mount | Executive Producer |
| Aaron Morgan | Executive Producer |
| Les Keen | Executive Producer |
| Iain Coyle | Executive Producer |
| Rebecca Cody | Line Producer |
| Tom Haigh | Archive Producer |
| Camilla Wheeler | Archive Producer |
| Helen Black | Post Producer |
| Graham Barker | Editor |
| Tom Wager | Editor |
| Mike Wright | Production Designer |
| Chris O'Driscoll | Director of Photography |
| Lucy Williams | Costume Designer |
| Raphael Lake | Composer |
| Aaron Levy | Composer |
| Adam Morris | 1st Assistant Director |
Videos
Paul Whitehouse and Sally Phillips as Mulligan and O'Hare
Paul Whitehouse recreates his favourite sketch with Sally Phillips.
Featuring: Sally Phillips & Paul Whitehouse.
Paul Whitehouse discusses Harry Enfield
Paul Whitehouse is interviewed by Sally Phillips about his favourite comedy sketches. He discusses his comedy friend Harry Enfield and the 'Loadsamoney' sketch.
Featuring: Sally Phillips & Paul Whitehouse.
Press
New show in which Sally Phillips invites comedians to talk about their favourite sketches and re-enact one, too. First up is Paul Whitehouse, choosing Python's Argument Sketch, Kathy Burke channelling Liam Gallagher in Kevin and Perry, and the late, great Felix Dexter in Bellamy's People. A pure joy.
Ali Catterall, The Guardian, 5th October 2018