The Arthur Haynes Show
The Arthur Haynes Show, 1957
Arthur Haynes is a name that many younger readers will never of heard of unless they've seen the DVD's.
However in his time Haynes was at the very top of his game, but now sadl...
Spike Milligan – ‘Q’
Q.... 1969
'Q' was Spike Milligan's surreal TV comedy sketch show ran for ten series, totaling thirty eight episodes.
Each series was identified by a number from 1 - 9, the final series was entitled There's...
Hark at Barker
Hark at Barker, 1969
Hard to believe this show is fifty years old. An often overlooked ITV show from the late, great Ronnie Barker. Hark at Barker ran for fifteen episodes over two series between 1969 and 19...
Christmas Night With The Stars
Christmas Night With The Stars 1958 - 1972
The variety television show broadcast each Christmas Night by the BBC between 1958 and 1972. Although the show ended in 1972 the BBC did resurrect the format in 1982...
Beyond Our Ken
Beyond Our Ken, 1958
Beyond Our Ken was the predecessor to Round The Horne. Running for 7 series clocking up 101 episodes plus 2 christmas specials. Eric Merriman had previously written material for Kenneth ...
Tony Hancock, Profiled
Tony Hancock 12th May, 1924 - 24th June, 1968
Continuing our look at some of the biggest and most important names from comedy over the last 70 years. Today it's the lad himself: Tony Hancock.
Regarded by m...
Curry And Chips
Curry And Chips - 1969
Perhaps the most controversial sitcom ever made. Curry And Chips was a six part comedy based on an idea from Spike Milligan and featured an all star cast.
The series was supposed to ...
Carry On Screaming
Carry On Screaming - 1966
In Tribute To Fenella Fielding, 1927 - 2018
The Carry On franchise was continuing to churn out material as we reach the twelfth installment in the hugely successful series.
A pa...
Two Of A Kind
Two Of A Kind, 1961
After coming together in the 1940's, Morecambe and Wise made their 1950's television breakthrough with a show called Running Wild. Not well received, they would continue playing live whils...
Candid Camera
Smile You're On Candid Camera
Judging by the response we get to this post Candid Camera is as popular now as it was when it last appeared on our TV screens over 40 years ago.
Candid Camera was adapted from ...