Bradley Walsh: Legends of Comedy - Season 1
Season 1
Episodes
Sitcoms
The actor celebrates his favourite comedians and comedy shows and puts forward his own theory as to why they are the best of all time, beginning with a look at sitcoms. Bradley chats to stars about what makes a successful sitcom, including Steptoe and Son, The Liver Birds, Hi-de-Hi!, The Young Ones, Gavin & Stacey, 'Allo 'Allo!, Dad's Army and Absolutely Fabulous.
Stand-Ups
Bradley explores the world of stand-up, talking about his own experiences before celebrating the routines and comedians that influenced him as well as those he thinks are geniuses, from Tommy Cooper and Bob Monkhouse to Caroline Aherne and Lee Mack. Bradley also explores the shock tactics of Jimmy Carr and the storytelling prowess of Billy Connolly and Victoria Wood.
Double Acts
Bradley unpacks what it takes to make it as a comedy duo while also celebrating his favourite double acts of all time. Do opposites attract as with the Two Ronnies and French & Saunders, or is it a case of them sharing a sense of the world and why it's funny, like Fry & Laurie or Armstrong & Miller? The actor challenges today's comedy stars to unravel the secrets of the genre, while there are classic archive clips and first-hand anecdotes from Bradley's life in the business.
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