Barry Cryer pays tribute to the heroes of comedy who he has worked with over his many years in the business, starting with Tommy Cooper.

Tommy Cooper

Barry Cryer looks back on the life and career of Frankie Howerd, one of Britain's post-war comedy greats who starred in Up Pompeii! and a host of Carry On films.

Frankie Howerd

Barry Cryer looks back on the life and career of Joan Rivers, whose cutting wit and sarcasm left an indelible mark on the comedy world.

Joan Rivers

Barry Cryer looks back on the career of Ronnie Barker. From Porridge and Open All Hours to The Two Ronnies, Barker was one of British TV's best-loved entertainers.

Ronnie Barker

Barry Cryer reflects on the life and career of British-born American entertainer Bob Hope, whose remarkable comedy and acting career spanned nearly 80 years.

Bob Hope

Barry Cryer explores the career of Jack Benny, the influential comedian who was one of the most celebrated American entertainers of the 20th century.

Jack Benny

Barry Cryer examines the life and work of George Burns, the New York comedian best known for his long-running radio and television show with wife Gracie Allen.

George Burns

Barry Cryer pays tribute to Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise, one of British TV's best-loved comedy duos, whose Christmas Day shows became a national institution.

Morecambe & Wise

Barry Cryer reviews the timeless vaudeville family, the Marx Brothers.

The Marx Brothers

Barry Cryer reflects on the life and career of multi-Emmy-winning comedian and actress Lily Tomlin.

Lily Tomlin

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.

Richard Pryor

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.

Madeline Kahn

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.

Steve Martin

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.

John Cleese

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.

Phyllis Diller

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.

Lucille Ball

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.

Terry-Thomas

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.

Sid James

Comedy Legends examines the career of The Big Yin - the one and only Billy Connolly.

Billy Connolly

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.

Peter Sellers

Barry Cryer takes a look at the life and career of the one and only Charlie Chaplin. Coming from a background of poverty, Chaplin would rise to stardom during the silent era through his beloved character of "The Tramp" - a role so iconic that it is still immediately recognisable over one hundred years after he first appeared and some fifty years after Chaplin's death.

Charlie Chaplin

Barry Cryer pays tribute to the decorated comic actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus. Having won more Emmys and Screen Actors Guild Awards than any other performer, she is perhaps best known for her roles in the long-running comedy series Seinfeld and Veep.

Julia Louis-Dreyfus

Barry Cryer pays tribute to Sir Norman Wisdom, OBE: actor, comedian, and singer-songwriter.

Norman Wisdom

Barry Cryer pays tribute to Kenneth Williams, the comic genius and frequent star of the Carry On films.

Kenneth Williams

From early roles in National Lampoon and Saturday Night Live, Chevy Chase rose to become one of the biggest stars in comedy during the 1980s.

Chevy Chase

The big man who became a big box office draw in the 1980s, John Candy was one of a kind.

John Candy

Bob Newhart's signature deadpan delivery and slight stammer have been the tools of his trade for over six decades, and this is a great opportunity to discover the rich career of one of the greats.

Bob Newhart

A look back at the life and works of a British comedy great - Eric Sykes. His comedy career would span five decades before his death in 2012.

Eric Sykes

Barry Cryer examines Alastair Sim's work as a comic actor and why he should be remembered as a comedy legend.

Alastair Sim

Oh I say, ding dong! Comedy Legends examines the career of Leslie Phillips, the actor best known for his roles as a cad and a bounder.

Leslie Phillips

Barry Cryer pays tribute to more of his favourite comedians, beginning by looking back on the career of Eddie Murphy, from his early days on Saturday Night Live to Hollywood superstardom in Trading Places and the Beverly Hills Cop franchise.

Eddie Murphy

Barry Cryer pays tribute to comedy actress Hattie Jacques, known widely for her work in the Carry On films.

Hattie Jacques

Barry Cryer pays tribute to comedian and actor Billy Crystal, whose films include When Harry Met Sally, Throw Momma From The Train and City Slickers.

Billy Crystal

Barry Cryer pays tribute to singer, comedian and actress Joyce Grenfell, whose films included The Belles Of St. Trinian's, The Magic Box and The Happiest Days Of Your Life.

Joyce Grenfell

Barry Cryer reflects on the career of Goldie Hawn who rose to fame on Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In before going on to star in Cactus Flower and win an Oscar for her role.

Goldie Hawn

Barry Cryer pays tribute to much-loved double act Laurel and Hardy, whose slapstick comedy style brought them international fame.

Laurel & Hardy

Barry Cryer pays tribute to Canadian actor and writer Dan Aykroyd, who gained fame on Saturday Night Live before going on to star in The Blues Brothers and Ghostbusters.

Dan Aykroyd

Barry Cryer pays tribute to Will Ferrell, from his fruitful beginnings on Saturday Night Live to his starring roles in Anchorman, Elf and Holmes & Watson.

Will Ferrell

Barry Cryer reflects on the career of Tina Fey.

Tina Fey

Barry Cryer reflects on the career of Tim Allen.

Tim Allen

Barry Cryer pays tribute to the heroes of comedy he has worked with over his many years in the business.

Each episode celebrates one artist and include highlights from their comedy careers. Stars include Tommy Cooper, Ronnie Barker, Joan Rivers, Bob Hope, Frankie Howerd and Morecambe & Wise and Barry recalls some of his funniest moments working with each of them.

All Episodes of Comedy Legends

Season 1

Tommy Cooper

Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 10/10/2018

Frankie Howerd

Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/17/2018

Joan Rivers

Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/24/2018

Ronnie Barker

Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/31/2018

Bob Hope

Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 11/7/2018

Jack Benny

Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 11/14/2018

George Burns

Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/21/2018

Morecambe & Wise

Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/28/2018