• 2006
  • 1h 30m
The Story of Light Entertainment

Summary Series on the history of light entertainment, narrated by Stephen Fry. View more details

  • 2006
  • 1h 30m

The Story of Light Entertainment

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Stephen Fry Barry Cryer Clive James Michael Grade

All cast & crew

7.7

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Genres : Documentary

Release date : Jul 21, 2006

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Official sites : official site

Language : English

Production companies : Shine

Summary Series on the history of light entertainment, narrated by Stephen Fry. View more details

Details

Genres : Documentary

Release date : Jul 21, 2006

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Official sites : official site

Language : English

Production companies : Shine

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Episodes

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Episode 1 • Jul 21, 2006
Double Acts
Episode 2 • Jul 28, 2006
All-Round Entertainers
Straight from the Victorian music halls with their traditional mix of song, dance and comic skit came the tradition of the all round entertainer - an artiste who could 'do it all'.
Episode 3 • Aug 04, 2006
Radio Stars
In the 1930s and 1940s the biggest names in entertainment were the stars of the radio and over 60 years later it is still home to some of the biggest names around.
Episode 4 • Aug 11, 2006
The Comics
In the 21st century, comedy is firmly at the very heart of light entertainment and, far from struggling for their art, comedians stand to make a fortune if they hit the nation's funny bone.
Episode 5 • Aug 18, 2006
Pop and Easy Listening
Episode 6 • Aug 25, 2006
Impressionists
Sixty years ago impressionists were the poor relations of comedy and relatively small players in radio and variety, but since the birth of the genre, impressionism pushed boundaries in an attempt to make us laugh with its audacity.
Episode 7 • Sep 01, 2006
Chat Shows
The chat show is one of light entertainment's most successful and most enduring formats. This programme takes in everything from tearful celebs and transatlantic flights to fake guests and drunken brawls.
Episode 8 • Sep 08, 2006
Variety
Tracing the roots of light entertainment, from variety to Strictly Come Dancing and all points in between. This week the focus is on variety shows.
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