Directing
Billy Connolly delivers his special brand of stand-up comedy and abrasive humour in front of a celebrity audience.
An investigation into the mysterious world of the crime novelist Agatha Christie, with comments from poison experts, policeman and pathologists and members of her family.
Mel Brooks delivers an enjoyable hour of comic diversion with his lovely actress-wife Anne Bancroft, writer comedian Ronny Graham and British Shakespearean actor Jonathan Pryce. Brooks Spontaneous humor, social commentaries and zany sketches leave the audience rolling in the aisles and will leave you wanting more of Mel!
Several guests who are lesbian or gay go to a home for Christmas.
Pam Ayres celebrates 30 years in show business with her one woman show which was recorded live at the Everyman Theatre in Cheltenham. Featuring a mix of new and classic poems and monologues, Pam's unique style has made her a firm favourite with audiences both in the UK and throughout the world.
Julie Walters stars in new sketches by four accomplished writers who helped make her famous.
British TV-special with Barry Humphries, AKA Dame Edna
Sir Les Patterson (Barry Humphries) as a people's show TV host, quizzing the studio audience and guests Marie Helvin and Claire Rayner, Kilroy style, about the compatability of sex and marriage. Sir Les was assisted by a busty bimbo, Christabel. It all ended in disarray, with members of the audience at loggerheads and throwing punches.
Dame Edna Everage takes questions from a celebrity audience about her life and career.
Recorded live at the Stables Theatre, Milton Keynes in June 2007, Pam performs her comic poetry, stories, and observations on life. This one woman live stage show includes a mix of brand new poems and monologues, and some classic pieces including the 'The Wonderbra', 'Sexy at Sixty', 'I'm Ready Mr Prescott', and the brand new 'Pension Poem', all delivered with a joyful, wicked sense of humour which captures Pam Ayres, recently turned 60, at the top of her game.
Des entertains a packed celebrity studio audience.
A specially created compilation of unused material from her incredibly successful 1998 BBC series
Super-talented comic Ronnie Corbett pulls out all the stops to entertain a celebrity audience including on-screen sidekick Ronnie Barker, Damien Hirst and Frank Skinner in this 1997 special.
Julie Walters and Friends was a one-off comedy sketch show showcasing the talents of actress Julie Walters. Sketches were written by Walters' frequent collaborators, including Victoria Wood, Alan Bennett, Willy Russell and Alan Bleasdale. Walters portrayed new characters alongside roles she had previously been known for, including a monologue in which she appeared as Mrs Murray, her character from G.B.H, written by Bleasdale. The show was nominated for the Best Light Entertainment award at the 1992 BAFTAs.
Outstanding raconteur Kenneth Williams regales his spellbound audience in typical fashion with a long look back at his career - from his time entertaining troops in the army, his radio work (including the Hancock shows), his work in theatre and - of course - the highly successful series of Carry On films. Playing wonderfully to his audience of celebrities (which include Michael Parkinson, Ned Sherrin, Gordon Jackson and Carry On cohorts Joan Sims and Bernard Bresslaw) he even finds time to answer a few of their questions.
The shockingly controversial, outrageous, and wickedly funny comedienne performing live in front of a celebrity audience.
The great American comedian Jackie Mason entertains a celebrity audience including Bruce Forsyth, Barry Humphries, Henry Cooper and Michael Winner.
An examination of why the James Bond films have proved so popular including a discussion between the four actors who have played Bond, an interview with Cubby Broccoli and contributions from the directors, production designers, special effects and stuntmen.
Dame Edna shares her views and answers questions in front of a celebrity audience.
A classic live performance of Peter Ustinov, actor and raconteur, in which he shares his comical stories with a celebrity audience.
