The Sketch Show Story

  • TV documentary
  • BBC One
  • 2001
  • 2 episodes (1 series)

Victoria Wood presents a short journey through the history of the British sketch show. Also features Bob Monkhouse, Charlie Higson, John Cleese, Ian Hislop, Harry Enfield and more.

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