Kenneth appears in an episode of Parkinson from 1980. This is a masterclass in anecdote telling.
Everything about this performance is perfect. The versatility of the voice, the timing, the material, and most of all...the man.
Behold, a comedy genius at his very peak.
"Seven guineas for a bra?...cheaper to have your tits off!!..."
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The comedian gets into an argument about politics with Michael Parkinson on his show. The show was recorded and broadcast on Saturday February 17th 1973. The other two guests are Sir John Betjeman and Maggie Smith.
Kenneth presented three editions of Wogan in 1986, while Terry was on holiday. In this excerpt from show 2, he interviews Barbara Windsor, and the two Carry On legends reminisce about the good old days. The show was broadcast on Wednesday, April 23rd 1986.
Rory gives a superb live performance of Hot Coals live on the Old Grey Whistle Test.
Unfortunately, this is a slightly edited version, but what the hell?
Johnny presents a comedy award to someone he clearly doesn't like, at the 2002 British Comedy Awards. But not before he's had a good moan about the state of his then career...
Originally made for the Egg Marketing Board in 1965, these adverts are little comedy classics in their own right. Watch and weep at the talent that went to waste. Hancock killed himself three years later....