Carrott’s Lib – 1982
These days Jasper Carrott can be found touring with Bev Bevan, formerly of The Move and ELO, the two friends’ show Stand Up and Rock has toured the country regular pre-covid to sell out audiences.
However 40 years ago this year Carrott’s Lib became the comic’s second outing with the BBC (his first being a one off show in 1976, entitled A Half Hour Mislaid with Jasper Carrott).
The show ran for two series and two specials, one a Christmas Special and the other an election night special. Seventeen episodes in total were made and broadcast between 1982 and 1983. Carrott was supported by many comedians that would go on to become very well known, the most famous of which was Chris Barrie (Red Dwarf and The Brittas Empire) and Jan Ravens (Dead Ringers and Spitting Image).
Summary
The show was a satirical show with sketches featuring as we mentioned a host of comedians. Most of the show was broadcast live, although there were some elements that were recorded.
Clips
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Starring
Jasper Carrott & Nick Wilton
Details
Channel: BBC1
Created By: Jasper Carrott
Original Transmission Dates: 9th October 1982 – 30th December 1983