Known for Acting
Compilation of classic British comedy moments
Personal anecdotes as told to Dick Hills.
The orderly suburban life of a 1950's English town is turned on its head when the teenaged daughter of one of the residents writes a steamy bestseller featuring characters obviously based on the local population.
When a well-loved headmaster decides to retire, his scheming pupils have other ideas. The cunning boys unleash a campaign of practical jokes, armed with gin, itching power, and bombs!
Several stories linked by a hat.
This is Your Life is a British biographical television documentary, based on the 1952 American show of the same name. It was hosted by Eamonn Andrews from 1955 until 1964, and then from 1969 until his death in 1987 aged 64. Michael Aspel then took up the role of host until the show ended in 2003. It returned in 2007 as a one-off special presented by Trevor McDonald, which to date was its most recent airing. In the show the host surprises a special guest, before taking them through their life with the assistance of the 'big red book'. Both celebrities and non-celebrities have been 'victims' of the show. The show was originally broadcast live, and over its run it has alternated between being broadcast on the BBC and on ITV.
An Italian racketeer on the run in London holes up in a disused theatre with a hard-drinking journalist out to get the full story.
Meet Me Tonight was the American title for the British-filmed Tonight at 8:30, adapted from the Noel Coward stage production of the same name.
An Irresponsible Medley of Song & Dance. Rare footage of British variety artistes including Wilson Keppel and Betty, and Ivy Benson and her All Girls Band. Ted Ray comperes plus many other top variety acts. A nostalgic look at the lost days of British variety. Wonderful routines from stars of the day, including exotic fan dancer, many of whom are still well known with niche followings.
