Timeshift S1E6 — he Rise and Fall of the Comedy Straight Man

Timeshift•Season 1•Episode 6

he Rise and Fall of the Comedy Straight Man

Nov 30, 200260 min

Timeshift celebrates the comedy double act's unsung half, with archive footage of Morecambe and Wise, Benny Hill and the Monty Python team. Contributors include Syd Little and Barry Cryer. Narrated by Mark Lamarr.

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Episode Summary

"he Rise and Fall of the Comedy Straight Man" is episode 6 of Timeshift season 1. It aired on November 30, 2002.

Next: E7 · A Shadow Over Europe Best of Season 1