The Story Of Light Entertainment. Copyright: Shine
The Story Of Light Entertainment
- TV documentary
- BBC Two
- 2006
- 8 episodes (1 series)
Stephen Fry narrates a series tracing the roots of light entertainment,
from variety to Strictly Come Dancing and all points in between. Features Stephen Fry.
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 4 - The Comics
This edition charts the comedian's meteoric rise to the top, from working men's clubs to Tony Hancock to 1980s alternative comedy.
Further details
Comedy is now at the very heart of light entertainment and comedians stand to make a fortune if they hit the nation's funny bone. But back in the early days of music hall, the comic was the lowest of the low in the showbiz world.
This edition charts the comedian's meteoric rise to the top, from working men's clubs to Tony Hancock to 1980s alternative comedy.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Saturday 12th August 2006
- Time
- 9:05pm
- Channel
- BBC Two
- Length
- 90 minutes