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Phyllis Diller
Comedy Legends - S2 - E7
Barry Cryer reflects on the life and career of American comedian Phyllis Diller, who was one of the first female comics to become a household name in the US.
Comedy Legends: Season 2 - 12 Episode s
2x1 - The Marx Brothers
October 16, 2019
Barry Cryer reviews the timeless vaudeville family, the Marx Brothers.
2x2 - Lily Tomlin
October 23, 2019
Barry Cryer reflects on the life and career of multi-Emmy-winning comedian and actress Lily Tomlin.
2x3 - Richard Pryor
October 30, 2019
This week, Barry Cryer takes a look at the life an career of one of the most influential stand-up comics of all time, Richard Pryor, who collaborated with Gene Wilder in four films including Stir Crazy and Silver Streak.
2x4 - Madeline Kahn
November 6, 2019
Barry Cryer reflects on the life and career of American comedian and actress Madeline Kahn, who was nominated for Academy Awards for her roles in Paper Moon and Blazing Saddles.
2x5 - Steve Martin
November 13, 2019
Barry Cryer reflects on the life and career of American actor comedian Steve Martin, who starred in films including The Jerk, The Man with Two Brains and Roxanne.
2x6 - John Cleese
November 20, 2019
Barry Cryer reflects on the life and career of writer and actor John Cleese, who shot to fame as a member of Monty Python and co-wrote and starred in classic sitcom Fawlty Towers.
2x7 - Phyllis Diller
November 27, 2019
Barry Cryer reflects on the life and career of American comedian Phyllis Diller, who was one of the first female comics to become a household name in the US.
2x8 - Lucille Ball
December 4, 2019
Barry Cryer reflects on the life and career of American comedian Lucille Ball, who created the highly influential sitcom I Love Lucy with her husband Desi Arnaz.
2x9 - Terry-Thomas
December 11, 2019
Barry Cryer reflects on the life and career of actor Terry-Thomas, who starred in Tom Thumb and I'm Alright, Jack before going on to find international fame.
2x10 - Sid James
December 18, 2019
Barry Cryer pays tribute to comedy actor Sid James, who rose to fame in Hancock's Half Hour and became a mainstay of the Carry On franchise.
2x11 - Billy Connolly
January 1, 2020
Comedy Legends examines the career of The Big Yin - the one and only Billy Connolly.
2x12 - Peter Sellers
January 8, 2020
Barry Cryer pays tribute to actor Peter Sellers, who shot to fame in The Goon Show and starred in the Pink Panther franchise and was Oscar-nominated for Dr Strangelove and Being There.