Series tracing the roots of light entertainment. This episode looks at music, from the 50s, when rock'n'roll and pop arrived on the scene, to the present day. Show more

Series tracing the roots of light entertainment. This edition looks at double acts from Laurel and Hardy to Morecambe and Wise, from Reeves and Mortimer to Ant and Dec. Show more

Series tracing the roots of light entertainment looks at how all-round entertainers like Bruce Forsyth adapted their skills to remain on the showbiz ladder. Show more

Series tracing the roots of light entertainment. This edition looks at the continuing connection between radio and light entertainment, and its competition with TV. Show more

Series tracing the roots of light entertainment. This edition charts the comedian's rise to the top, from working men's clubs to Tony Hancock to 1980s alternative comedy. Show more

A look at how impressionists rose from being the poor relations of the comedy scene 60 years ago to become huge successes in the 1960s and 70s. Show more

Stephen Fry narrates a series tracing the roots of light entertainment. This edition explores how the chat show has provided some of the most controversial TV ever made. Show more

Series tracing the roots of light entertainment looks at how variety shows became popular, went out of fashion and are now once again entertaining the nation. Show more

Series tracing the roots of light entertainment. This edition looks at the history of music on television - from 60s easy listening to today's X Factor. Show more

Series tracing the roots of light entertainment. This edition looks at double acts from Laurel and Hardy to Morecambe and Wise, from Reeves and Mortimer to Ant and Dec. Show more