

Comedy Legends
2018– · Sky Arts · 60 min · 4 seasons
S04E10 · Tim Allen
Fri, 8 Oct, 7:00 am
Barry Cryer pays tribute to actor and comedian Tim Allen, who rose to fame in US sitcom Home Improvement and provides the voice of Buzz Lightyear in the Toy Story films
About
Barry Cryer pays tribute to the heroes of comedy who he has worked with over his many years in the business. Each episode celebrates one legend and includes highlights from their comedy careers as Barry recalls some of his funniest moments working with each of them.
Episodes
- E01
Eddie Murphy
Fri, 6 Aug· 60 minBarry Cryer pays tribute to more of his favourite comediansl, beginning by looking back on the career of Eddie Murphy, from his early days on Saturday Night Live to Hollywood superstardom in Trading Places and the Beverly Hills Cop franchise.
- E02
Hattie Jacques
Fri, 13 Aug· 60 minBarry Cryer pays tribute to comedy actress Hattie Jacques, known widely for her work in the Carry On films.
- E03
Billy Crystal
Fri, 20 Aug· 60 minBarry Cryer pays tribute to comedian and actor Billy Crystal, whose films include When Harry Met Sally, Throw Momma from the Train and City Slickers.
- E04
Joyce Grenfell
Fri, 27 Aug· 60 minBarry Cryer pays tribute to the singer, comedian and actress, whose roles include The Belles of St Trinian's, The Magic Box and The Happiest Days of Your Life.
- E05
Goldie Hawn
Fri, 3 Sept· 60 minBarry Cryer reflects on the career of Goldie Hawn who rose to fame on Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In before going on to star in Cactus Flower and win an Oscar for her role.
- E06
Laurel & Hardy
Fri, 10 Sept· 60 minBarry Cryer pays tribute to much-loved double act Laurel and Hardy, whose slapstick comedy style brought them international fame.
- E07
Dan Aykroyd
Fri, 17 Sept· 60 minBarry Cryer pays tribute to Canadian actor and writer Dan Aykroyd, who gained fame on Saturday Night Live before going on to star in The Blues Brothers and Ghostbusters.
- E08
Will Ferrell
Fri, 24 Sept· 60 minBarry Cryer pays tribute to Will Ferrell, from his fruitful beginnings on Saturday Night Live to his starring roles in Anchorman, Elf and Holmes & Watson
- E09
Tina Fey
Fri, 1 Oct· 60 minBarry Cryer pays tribute to actress, comedian and writer Tina Fey, who found fame on Saturday Night Live and created 30 Rock and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
- E10
Tim Allen
Fri, 8 Oct· 60 minBarry Cryer pays tribute to actor and comedian Tim Allen, who rose to fame in US sitcom Home Improvement and provides the voice of Buzz Lightyear in the Toy Story films
Cast

Barry Cryer
Presenter