Classic Comedy Collection
Classic sitcoms and iconic comics who have kept the nation laughing over the decades.
Episode 1—The Royle Family, Series 1
The phone bill arrives as Dave and Denise's wedding approaches - much to Jim's chagrin.
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Episode 1—The Morecambe and Wise Show, The Lost Tapes
Chris Langford, a new face to television, sings an old favourite - Old Devil Moon.
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Getting a Job—Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em, Series 1
Frank's search for work leads him to become a wholesale ironmongery salesman.
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For Love or Mummy—Sorry!, Series 1
Timothy meets a girl at his amateur dramatics society.
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Kenneth Williams—Comic Roots
Kenneth Williams explores his roots in and around London's St Pancras, where he grew up.
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Fashion—Absolutely Fabulous, Series 1
Edina launches a fashion show and tries to convince Saffron she has stopped drinking.
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Dad's Army at the BBC
Toby Jones presents a set of must-see Dad's Army moments from the BBC's archives.
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Beware of the Dog—Open All Hours, Series 1
Arkwright takes action when his corner shop is broken into and employs a large dog.
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Roy Clarke Remembers... Open All Hours—Remembers...
Sitcom writer Roy Clarke looks back on one of his best-loved creations, Open All Hours.
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Battle of the Giants—Dad's Army
Captain Mainwaring tries to get out of attending a big church parade.
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Prunella Scales—Funny Women
Prunella Scales looks back at her long and varied career in television and films.
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Dave Allen
Dave Allen explores the many illogical aspects of life with his own unique wit.
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Seance in a Wet Rag and Bone Yard—Steptoe and Son, Series 8
Clairvoyant Madame Fontana holds a seance at the Steptoes'.
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Bob Monkhouse: The Last Stand
Bob Monkhouse entertains a room of comedians with stand-up, chat and a comedy masterclass.
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Alive and Buried—One Foot in the Grave, Series 1
Replaced at work by a box, Victor embarks on his enforced retirement.
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The End—Red Dwarf, I
Red Dwarf is a mining ship with a crew of 169. Within 24 hours, 168 of them will be dead.
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The Serpent's Tooth—My Family, Series 1
Ben is puzzled to hear his wife Susan and daughter Janey are seeing another dentist.
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Episode 1—The Fast Show, Series 1
The first ever episode of the sketch show.
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Daddy's Accident—Keeping Up Appearances, Series 1
In this first episode, Hyacinth's father has a nasty accident with a milk bottle.
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Open Government—Yes Minister, Series 1
First episode of the acclaimed sitcom about a hapless British government minister.
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The Builders—Fawlty Towers, Series 1
Basil decides to have some alterations made to the hotel.
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The Mammy—Mrs Brown's Boys, Series 1
Agnes attempts to mend the rift between her son and his long-term girlfriend.
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The Queen's Birthday Present—The Thin Blue Line, Series 1
The Queen's birthday puts a spanner in the works of Fowler and Dawkins' anniversary.
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Episode 1—Witless, Series 1
After witnessing a gangland killing, two flatmates are placed in witness protection.
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