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  • Heroes of Comedy (1992–2003)
  • TV Series | 60 min | Documentary, Comedy
Heroes of Comedy (1992–2003)
TV Series | 60 min | Documentary, Comedy

An affectionate look at the life and work of some of Britain's best-loved comedians.
Seasons
7   |   6   |   5   |   4   |   3   |   2   |   1   |   Unknown   See all
Writers
John Bird (additional material) | John Fisher (written by) | Neil Shand (additional material) | Larry Stephens (additional material) | Eric Sykes (additional material)
Producer
Cinematographer
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Status
Edit Released
Updated Dec 31, 1992

Release date (First episode)
Jan 1, 1995 (United Kingdom)

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Cast

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325 cast members
Name Episodes Known for
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Spike Milligan
Self / Various Self / Various   See fewer
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Victoria Wood
Self / Self - Comedienne Self / Self - Comedienne   See fewer
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Roy Hudd
Self / Self - Comedian Self / Self - Comedian   See fewer
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Alan Simpson
Self / Self - Writer: 'Steptoe and Son' Self / Self - Writer: 'Steptoe and Son'   See fewer
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John Sessions
Self / Self - Actor Self / Self - Actor   See fewer
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Paul Merton
Self / Self - Comedian Self / Self - Comedian   See fewer
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Ray Galton
Self / Self - Writer: 'Steptoe and Son' Self / Self - Writer: 'Steptoe and Son'   See fewer
3
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Michael Parkinson
Self / Self - Writer and Broadcaster Self / Self - Writer and Broadcaster   See fewer
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Ronnie Barker
Self / Various Self / Various   See fewer
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Norma Farnes
Self / Self - Manager Self / Self - Manager   See fewer
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Patricia Hayes
Self / Self - Actress Self / Self - Actress   See fewer
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George Melly
Self / Self - Writer & Musician Self / Self - Writer & Musician   See fewer
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Brian Tesler
Self / Self - Broadcaster Self / Self - Broadcaster   See fewer
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Barry Humphries
Dame Edna Everage / Sandy Stone / Self / Sir Les Patterson Dame Edna Everage / Sandy Stone / Self / Sir Les Patterson   See fewer
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Thora Hird
Self / Various Self / Various   See fewer
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Kenny Baker
Self - Trumpeter Self - Trumpeter   See fewer
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Terry Johnson
Self - Playwright Self - Playwright   See fewer
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Sandy Wilson
Composer / Self - Playwright Composer / Self - Playwright   See fewer
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Tom Farrell
Self - School Friend Self - School Friend   See fewer
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Adrian Slade
Self - University Friend Self - University Friend   See fewer
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Emily Perry
Madge Allsop / Self Madge Allsop / Self   See fewer
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David Hatch
Self - Radio Producer Self - Radio Producer   See fewer
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Josie Lawrence
Self - Comedy Actress Self - Comedy Actress   See fewer
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Des O'Connor
Self - Entertainer Self - Entertainer   See fewer
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Brian Johnston
Self - Broadcaster Self - Broadcaster   See fewer
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Enn Reitel
Actor Actor   See fewer
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Celia Moreton-Prichard
Self - Landlady Self - Landlady   See fewer
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