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John Bird presents a two-part series that celebrates the comedy revolution started by Peter Cook , Dudley Moore , Jonathan Miller and Alan Bennett , whose Beyond the Fringe act at the 1960 Edinburgh Festival set the stage for modern satire.
Featuring several sketches that rocked the establishment at the time, and input from Michael Frayn , Griff Rhys Jones, Eleanor Bron , Rory Bremner and Alan Bennett. Producers Anthony Cherry and Jayne Roscoe
Masters of mockery: page 12

Contributors

Unknown:
Peter Cook
Unknown:
Dudley Moore
Unknown:
Jonathan Miller
Unknown:
Alan Bennett
Unknown:
Michael Frayn
Unknown:
Griff Rhys
Unknown:
Eleanor Bron
Unknown:
Rory Bremner
Unknown:
Alan Bennett.
Producers:
Anthony Cherry
Producers:
Jayne Roscoe

Don Black presents a series profiling George Melly: singer, author, art expert, broadcaster and critic.
A look at the 12-year pairing of Melly and Mick Mulligan, the "Wild Men of Jazz". With input from manager Jim Godbolt, Richard Cook, Humphrey Lyttelton and Wally Fawkes.

Contributors

Presenter:
Don Black
Subject:
George Melly
Interviewee:
Jim Godbolt
Interviewee:
Richard Cook
Interviewee:
Humphrey Lyttelton
Interviewee:
Wally Fawkes

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