Air date: 2005-02-21

Runtime: 30 min

Surviving members of Monty Python, together with Carol Cleveland and others involved in the show, recall the making of the series, its influences and its impact.

Air date: 2005-02-28

Runtime: 30 min

The story behind the succesful satirical puppet show.

Air date: 2005-03-07

Runtime: 30 min

The story behind 1980s sketch show Three Of A Kind, which launched the careers of Lenny Henry and Tracey Ullman.

Air date: 2005-03-14

Runtime: 30 min

The story of the sketch show Harry Enfield And Chums, where Enfield collaborated with Paul Whitehouse, Kathy Burke and Charlie Higson to create some memorable characters.

Air date: 2005-03-21

Runtime: 30 min

Series charting the history of some of the best British comedy programmes looks at sketch show Goodness Gracious Me. A spin-off from the Real McCoy, it soon established itself by reflecting the reality of contemporary British Asian life while observing the conventions of a mainstream sketch comedy show. Interviewees include Meera Syal, Sanjeev Bhaskar, Kulvinder Ghir, Nina Wadia, Sharat Sardana, Dave Lamb and producer Anil Gupta.

Air date: 2005-03-28

Runtime: 30 min

This episode examines the satirical sketch show of the early 1980s.

Air date: 2005-04-04

Runtime: 30 min

A look at the early careers of the comedy partnership, Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie.

Air date: 2005-04-11

Runtime: 30 min

Tells the story of Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker's long running comedy series The Two Ronnies.