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

Norman Wisdom

Charlie Chaplin

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.

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

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 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.

Julia Louis-Dreyfus

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