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Monty Python's Flying Circus

Episode number: 1

Overview: Surviving members of Monty Python, together with Carol Cleveland and others involved in the show, recall the making of the series, its influences and its impact.

Spitting Image

Episode number: 2

Overview: The story behind the succesful satirical puppet show.

Three of a Kind

Episode number: 3

Overview: The story behind 1980s sketch show Three Of A Kind, which launched the careers of Lenny Henry and Tracey Ullman.

Harry Enfield and Chums

Episode number: 4

Overview: The story of the sketch show Harry Enfield And Chums, where Enfield collaborated with Paul Whitehouse, Kathy Burke and Charlie Higson to create some memorable characters.

Goodness Gracious Me

Episode number: 5

Overview: Series charting the history of some of the best British comedy programmes looks at sketch show Goodness Gracious Me. A spin-off from the Real McCoy, it soon established itself by reflecting the reality of contemporary British Asian life while observing the conventions of a mainstream sketch comedy show. Interviewees include Meera Syal, Sanjeev Bhaskar, Kulvinder Ghir, Nina Wadia, Sharat Sardana, Dave Lamb and producer Anil Gupta.

Not the Nine O'Clock News

Episode number: 6

Overview: This episode examines the satirical sketch show of the early 1980s.

A Bit of Fry and Laurie

Episode number: 7

Overview: A look at the early careers of the comedy partnership, Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie.

The Two Ronnies

Episode number: 8

Overview: Tells the story of Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker's long running comedy series The Two Ronnies.