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Talking Comedy

Peter Sellers

Duration: 28 minutes

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

A laughter-filled look back at a selection of talk show appearances by the Goon Show star who became Hollywood's man of many faces, Peter Sellers.

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales

A look at Ken Dodd's appearances over the years on a selection of the BBC's best-loved talk shows, showcasing the magic that happens when conversation and classic comedy collide. Show more

With Great Pleasure

Jessica Hynes

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

Jessica Hynes, who plays Siobhan Sharpe in W1A, presents the pieces of writing that mean the most to her to the audience at the Radio Theatre. Readers: Cyril Nri and Angela Thorne. Show more

The Good Life

Series 4

Episode 3: Our Speaker Today

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales

Sitcom. Barbara gets Margo out of a fix when a speaker at her society lets her down. Barbara gives a talk about self-sufficiency at Margo's women's group. Show more

Contributors

Barbara Good:
Felicity Kendal
Margo Leadbeatter:
Penelope Keith
Jerry Leadbeatter:
Paul Eddington
Lady Truscott:
Angela Thorne
Lady in Home:
Robert Lindsay
Writer:
Bob Larbey

Talking Comedy

Les Dawson

Duration: 27 minutes

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

Available for years

A laughter-filled look back at much-loved deadpan comic Les Dawson's appearances over the years on a selection of the BBC's talk shows.

Three Up, Two Down

Series 1

Episode 1: Your Place or Mine

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: on BBC Two HD

Sitcom about in-laws forced to share a flat below their children, who have just become parents. Money is very tight, but Nick's father has an idea.

Contributors

Sam Tyler:
Michael Elphick
Daphne Thenchard:
Angela Thorne
Angie Tyler:
Lysette Anthony
Nick Tyer:
Ray Burdis

Three Up, Two Down

Series 1

Episode 2: Widower's Mite

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: on BBC Two HD

Domestic sitcom. Sam and Daphne's life of enforced domesticity in the basement is further complicated by an unexpected visitor.

Contributors

Nick Tyler:
Ray Burdis
Daphne Trenchard:
Angela Thorne
Sam Tyler:
Michael Elphick
Angie Tyler:
Lysette Anthony
Man with wardrobe:
David Shaughnessy

Three Up, Two Down

Series 1

Episode 3: Ill Wind from Cheltenham

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: on BBC Two HD

Domestic sitcom. Sam and Daphne's enforced flatshare is just a few weeks old, but already Daphne is forced to include Sam in her social life.

Three Up, Two Down

Series 1

Episode 4: Epping's Not Far

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: on BBC Two HD

Sitcom about in-laws forced to share a flat. Daphne finds it difficult to improve her social life with Sam around.

Contributors

Angie Tyler:
Lysette Anthony
Nick Tyler:
Ray Burdis
Daphne Trenchard:
Angela Thorne
Sam Tyler:
Michael Elphick

Three Up, Two Down

Series 1

Episode 5: Just Desserts

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: on BBC Two HD

Sitcom about flat-sharing in-laws, whose children have just had their first baby. Sam is envious when Daphne acquires an antique.

Contributors

Daphne Trenchard:
Angela Thorne
Sam Tyler:
Michael Elphick
Angie Tyler:
Lysette Anthony
Nick Tyler:
Ray Burdis
Wilf Perkins:
John Grillo
Dr Morris:
Jeremy Roberts

Three Up, Two Down

Series 2

Episode 1: Major Inconvenience

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: on BBC Two HD

Sitcom about in-laws forced to share a flat below their children. Daphne looks forward to finding a kindred spirit in her new neighbour.

Contributors

Angie Tyler:
Lysette Anthony
Nick Tyler:
Ray Burdis
Daphne Trenchard:
Angela Thorne
Sam Tyler:
Michael Elphick
Major Giles Bradshaw:
Neil Stacy
Wilf Perkins:
John Grillo

Three Up, Two Down

Series 2

Episode 2: Sweet and Sour

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: on BBC Two England

Sitcom about in-laws forced to share a flat below their children. Sam wonders why Daphne and the Major are having an intimate Chinese dinner.

Contributors

Angie Tyler:
Lysette Anthony
Nick Tyler:
Ray Burdis
Daphne Trenchard:
Angela Thorne
Sam Tyler:
Michael Elphick

Three Up, Two Down

Series 2

Episode 4: It's Only Rock 'n' Roll

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: on BBC Two HD

Sitcom about in-laws forced to share a flat below their children. Daphne comes face to face with rock 'n' roll and wishes she hadn't.

Contributors

Angie Tyler:
Lysette Anthony
Nick Tyler:
Ray Burdis
Daphne Trenchard:
Angela Thorne
Sam Tyler:
Michael Elphick

Three Up, Two Down

Series 2

Episode 5: Winner Takes All

Duration: 31 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: on BBC Two HD

Sitcom about flat-sharing in-laws, whose children have just had their first baby. Sam tries to play his cards right when he is challenged to a game of poker.

Contributors

Angie Tyler:
Lysette Anthony
Nick Tyler:
Ray Burdis
Daphne Trenchard:
Angela Thorne
Sam Tyler:
Michael Elphick

Three Up, Two Down

Series 2

Episode 6: Ill Met by Candlelight

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: on BBC Two HD

Sitcom about flat-sharing in-laws, whose children have just had their first baby. Daphne and Sam hear good news and bad news.

Three Up, Two Down

Series 3

Episode 1: Four's a Crowd

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: on BBC Two HD

Sitcom about flat-sharing in-laws. The Major has departed under a cloud, but Daphne finds it hard to accept Sam as a silver lining.

Three Up, Two Down

Series 3

Episode 2: One Flew Over the Perimeter Fence

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: on BBC Two HD

Sitcom about flat-sharing in-laws. Daphne prepares for the Major's appointment at the police station.

Contributors

Daphne Trenchard:
Angela Thorne
Sam Tyler:
Michael Elphick
Angie Tyler:
Lysette Anthony
Nick Tayler:
Ray Burdis
Nick Tayler:
Richard Ommanney

Three Up, Two Down

Series 3

Episode 3: Truth and Consequences

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Scotland

Sitcom about flat-sharing in-laws, whose children have just had their first baby. Sam fills the flat with the heady aroma of decomposing crocodile. Show more

Contributors

Angie Tyler:
Lysette Anthony
Nick Tyler:
Ray Burdis
Sam Tyler:
Michael Elphick
Daphne Trenchard:
Angela Thorne
Major Giles Bradshaw:
Neil Stacy
Wilf Perkins:
John Grillo