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Comedy Map of Britain

Series 2

Episode 2

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Scotland

Alan Whicker narrates a spirited journey around the UK, pinpointing the special places that have inspired and affected our major comic talents. With Johnny Vegas and Jenny Eclair. Show more

Comedy Map of Britain

Series 2

Episode 3: Newcastle to Leeds

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland (Analogue)Latest broadcast: on BBC Two Scotland

Alan Whicker narrates a spirited journey around the UK, pinpointing the special places that have inspired our major comic talents. With writer Ian Le Frenais. Show more

Comedy Map of Britain

Series 2

Episode 4: Leeds to Nottingham

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland

Alan Whicker narrates a spirited journey around the UK, pinpointing the places that have inspired our major comic talents. With Chris Moyles and Mark Thomas. Show more

Comedy Map of Britain

Series 2

Episode 5: Norwich to Hastings

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland

Alan Whicker narrates a spirited journey around the UK, pinpointing the places that have inspired our major comic talents. With Private Pike and Arthur Smith. Show more

Comedy Map of Britain

Series 2

Episode 6: Brighton to Whitstable

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Scotland

Top comics visit old haunts. Alan Davies, Steve Pemberton and Marty Feldman fan Iain Lee head for Whitstable, Rottingdean and Margate. Alan Whicker narrates. Show more

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland (Analogue)Latest broadcast: on BBC Four

Alan Whicker travels the world on a journey reflecting his varied career. In this episode, he revisits Venice to retrace his steps from soldier to Fleet Street journalist. Show more

Alan Whicker's Journey of a Lifetime

Episode 2: California Dreaming

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Four

Alan Whicker travels the world on a journey reflecting his varied career. He looks back at the 1967 film that introduced hippies to a bemused Britain. Show more

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Two Wales (Analogue)Latest broadcast: on BBC Four

Alan Whicker travels the world on a journey reflecting his varied career. In California he tracks down a Hollywood plastic surgeon and his favourite patient - his wife. Show more

Alan Whicker's Journey of a Lifetime

Episode 4: Hong Kong and Beyond

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Four

Alan Whicker looks at the changing face of Hong Kong and the struggle that Bali has had to preserve its unique charms after the 2002 and 2005 bombings. Show more

Duration: 4 hours, 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC TelevisionLatest broadcast: on BBC Parliament

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An archive broadcast of the BBC's General Election results programme from 8 October 1959, presented by Richard Dimbleby, Alan Whicker and Cliff Michelmore.