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Duration: 57 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 29^th Sep 2009, 22:30 on BBC Radio 2Latest broadcast: Sat 26^th Mar 2011, 22:00 on BBC Radio 2

David Walliams explores the career, comic legacy and private life of one of the forgotten giants of British comedy, Dick Emery. Show more

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Radio 2 Comedy Greats

Benny Hill: The Untold Story

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Tue 6^th Oct 2009, 22:30 on BBC Radio 2

Ben Miller looks at the career of Benny Hill, who counted Charlie Chaplin amongst his fans and was one of the few British comics to make it big in America. Show more

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Radio 2 Comedy Greats

Titter Ye Not: The Frankie Howerd Story

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Tue 15^th Sep 2009, 22:30 on BBC Radio 2

Clive Anderson looks at the life and work of Frankie Howerd, considering what made him funny and the extent to which he revolutionised comedy in post-war Britain. Show more

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Radio 2 Comedy Greats

The Stanley Baxter Story

Duration: 57 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 22^nd Sep 2009, 22:30 on BBC Radio 2Latest broadcast: Thu 5^th Jul 2012, 22:00 on BBC Radio 2

Eddie Izzard presents a profile of comedy actor Stanley Baxter. Featuring contributions from Maureen Lipman, Julia McKenzie, Stanley himself, and some of his character creations. Show more

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Producer:: David Morley

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