The doyen of British comedy writers, Barry Cryer concludes looking back over his career, in conversation with Steve Wright

In the last of two programmes, Baz looks back over six decades with a list of writing credits reading like a who's who of comedy. These include Les Dawson, Bruce Forsyth, Tommy Cooper, Morecambe & Wise, The Two Ronnies, Russ Abbot, Bobby Davro, Kenny Everett and many more.

Recorded in his 80th year, when Barry was still very much in demand as a writer, performer in his frequent and regular farewell tours, and as a long serving panellist on BBC Radio 4's I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue.

Expect plenty of anecdotes on the many larger than life characters who shared his professional life over six decades in the entertainment world - with a rare insight into the art and craft of the tough business of comedy writing.

Barry Cryer died aged 86 in 2022.

Producer: Bob McDowell

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in December 2015. Show less