1 hour, 30 minutes
The extraordinary story of comedian Bob Monkhouse's life and career, told through the vast private archive of films, TV shows, letters and memorabilia that he left behind.
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Story of Light Entertainment
Episode 1: Double Acts
1 hour, 30 minutes
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
Story of Light Entertainment
Episode 8: Variety
1 hour, 30 minutes
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
Exploring Blackpool's history as the beating heart of British entertainment, the town that launched the careers of Morecambe and Wise and attracted stars as big as Sinatra. Show more
Documentary telling the story of how British figure skaters Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean achieved perfection and an Olympic gold medal on 14 February 1984. Show more
The story behind Not the Nine O'Clock News, which launched the careers of performers Rowan Atkinson, Mel Smith, Griff Rhys Jones and Pamela Stephenson, and writer Richard Curtis. 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
Story of Light Entertainment
Episode 1: Double Acts
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two England
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
1 hour, 5 minutes
Documentary which celebrates the history and aesthetic of country music, featuring Jimmie Rodgers, Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, the Handsome Family, kd lang and more. Show more
Who Do You Think You Are?
Who Do They Think They Are?: 10 Years, 100 Shows
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Northern Ireland
The genealogy show celebrates ten years and 100 episodes with a look back at the outstanding moments of the award-winning series. Show more
Morecambe and Wise the Whole Story
Episode 1
1 hour, 30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two England
How Eric and Ernie became the kings of TV comedy. This episode reveals where it all began, as Morecambe and Wise begin drawing in audiences with their show Two of A Kind. Show more
Morecambe and Wise the Whole Story
Episode 2
1 hour, 30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Scotland
How Eric and Ernie became the kings of TV comedy. After Running Wild, Eric and Ernie's TV career was marked out by an anxiety never to lose editorial control. Show more
Documentary charting Ronnie Corbett's long career in comedy, featuring the man himself and the many comedians who admire him. Includes interviews with Miranda Hart and Rob Brydon. Show more
A tribute to comedian Rik Mayall, who left a body of work that spanned four decades, including characters Rik in The Young Ones and Lord Flashheart in Blackadder. Show more