Come Spy with Me
Come Spy with Me, 1977
Adapted from Danny La Rue's Est End Stage show that ran for 14 months over 468 performances in 1966.Eleven years later the show is adapted for a one off TV movie in which Danny La Ru...
Michael Bentine’s Potty Time
Michael Bentine's Potty Time, 1973
Originally the fourth member of the Goons, Michael Bentine popped up on children's television in the early 1970's with this wacky show.The show was screened on ITV and ra...
Harry Worth’s Final Sitcom, How’s Your Father?
How's Your Father? 1979
How's Your Father? is another little gem from the much missed Harry Worth. How's Your Father? was a Yorkshire Television production. Created by the same team who brought us two other ...
You’re Only Young Twice
You're Only Young Twice, 1977
No it's not a James Bond film but nursing Home capers with From the golden age of comedy (1970's) where all subjects were up for discussion comes You're Only Young Twice. Running...
Dick Emery At ITV
Dick Emery At ITV, 1979 - 1980
By 1979, still at the height of his popularity Dick Emery decided to move from the BBC to ITV. It was a move that proved to be short-lived as he returned to the BBC in 1980....
The Pink Medicine Show
The Pink Medicine Show, 1978
Something else that's been forgotten and there's a twist to this show. This time it's not a sitcom it's a sketch show.The Pink Medicine Show was a 1978 comedy show that ran fo...
TISWAS
Today Is Saturday Watch And Smile - Tiswas 1974
It's 40 years ago since this hugely popular Cult Saturday morning children's TV series was last on our screens.Tiswas originally ran for a mammoth 302 shows ...
Platinum Jubilee Comedy, ITV’s 1970’s
Platinum Jubilee Comedy, 1970's, Part Two - ITV
ITV so often seemed to be forgotten when talking about comedy classics with a few exceptions. However during the 1970's they produced some classics. Again this...
The Fosters
The Fosters, 1976
The Fosters was a UK sitcom that became famous for being the first TV series to feature an entirely black cast. It's also famous for being the very first regular TV role for one Lenny Henry....
My Good Woman
My Good Woman, 1972
Proving he is a man of many talents Leslie Crowther starred in this ITV sitcom.My Good Woman ran for 5 series over 39 episodes.SummaryClive Gibbons believes his life is falling ...