A Forgotten Double Act?
A Forgotten Double Act?
Comedy is littered with great double acts. From The Two Ronnies, Canon and Ball, Morecambe and Wise and the list could go on.
However back in the 1950's when radio dominated comedy,...
Fenella Fielding Has Died, Aged 90
Fenella Fielding Has Died
Fenella Fielding, the actress probably remembered for her role as the femme fatale in Carry On Screaming has died. Aged 90 she died as a result of a stroke.
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Was It Really That Bad?
Generation Game Slammed
Well after various attempts and near misses The Generation Game Finally did return. Rumours were that there was to be six shows. Now we are told it's two cut from four. Was it really...
It Was A Big Night For Bruce And Sir Ken On Mend….
Bruce Forsyth Tribute Night
Reports from BBC show business correspondents say that last Wednesday's tribute to the late Sir Bruce Forsyth was a huge success.
Staged at The London Palladium and hosted by Tes...
Time Travelling With Tim Vine
Tim Vine Travels Through Time, 2017
Master of the pun, comedian Tim Vine joins the legacy that is Comedy Playhouse.
In March 2011 Tim Vine recorded an episode of the long running BBC comedy pilot series 'Co...
It’s Christmas !
It's that time of year again when all the prices go up, people bulk buy bread and milk like it's going on rationing and oh yes there's those wonderful Christmas records and ads.
There was a time when it wasn...
Talking Animals ? It Must Be…..
Animal Magic, 1962
I always felt they should bring this back with Paul O Grady hosting. Animal Magic had to be one of the most imaginative children's television programs ever. It combined education and a sen...
There’s More Than Meets The Eye With Hattie Jacques
Hattie, 2011
Hattie was a one off BBC drama about the life of the famous British Comedy actress Hattie Jacques.
Hattie Jacques of course found fame as Tony Hancock's secretary Greselda Pugh in Hancock's Hal...
Commercial Break Christmas 1970’s Style
The Ads From Our Most Popular Search
Throughout 2016 the most consistently popular search has been 1970's sitcoms. As it's Christmas here's a selection of ads you might have been watching 40 years ago.
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“I think I did my best when it was easier to do”.
Bread Maker, Carla Lane Dies Aged 87
Carla Lane creator of hit 1980's sitcom Bread has died aged 87.
Carla Lane was a trailblazer of her time. Among a list of all male writers in the hit BBC Comedy Playhou...