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The Story Of Light Entertainment

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.

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Series 1, Episode 7 - Chat Shows

This edition explores how the chat show has provided some of the most controversial and stimulating TV ever, tracing its evolution from Steve Allen and Johnny Carson to Graham Norton and Paul O'Grady.

Further details

This edition explores how the chat show has provided some of the most controversial and stimulating TV ever, tracing its evolution from Steve Allen and Johnny Carson to Graham Norton and Paul O'Grady.

It also assesses how comedy chat shows such as Mrs Merton became every bit as successful as the genre that provided the butt of their comedy.

Broadcast details

Date
Saturday 2nd September 2006
Time
9:05pm
Channel
BBC Two
Length
90 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Wednesday 21st March 2012 11:30pm BBC4
Saturday 12th May 2012 8:00pm BBC2

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