How many seasons does Comedy Legends have?

Comedy Legends has 4 seasons with 40 episodes.

What network is Comedy Legends on?

Comedy Legends airs on Sky Arts.

When did Comedy Legends premiere?

Comedy Legends premiered on April 18, 2010.

Comedy Legends

Name: Comedy Legends
Genre: Comedy
Cast: Barry Cryer

Sky Arts Running Comedy

4 Seasons · 40 Episodes · Premiered April 18, 2010

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.

Where to Watch: Sky Arts

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Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

8 episodes

E01

Tommy Cooper

Wed, Oct 10 2018 8:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Barry Cryer pays tribute to the heroes of comedy who he has worked with over his many years in the business, starting with Tommy Cooper.

E02

Frankie Howerd

Wed, Oct 17 2018 8:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Barry Cryer looks back on the life and career of Frankie Howerd, one of Britain's post-war comedy greats who starred in Up Pompeii and a host of Carry On films.

E03

Joan Rivers

Wed, Oct 24 2018 8:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Barry Cryer looks back on the life and career of Joan Rivers, whose cutting wit and sarcasm left an indelible mark on the comedy world.

E04

Ronnie Barker

Wed, Oct 31 2018 9:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Barry Cryer looks back on the career of Ronnie Barker. From Porridge and Open All Hours to the Two Ronnies, Barker was one of British TV's best-loved entertainers.

E05

Bob Hope

Wed, Nov 7 2018 9:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Barry Cryer reflects on the life and career of British-born American entertainer Bob Hope, whose remarkable comedy and acting career spanned nearly 80 years.

E06

Jack Benny

Wed, Nov 14 2018 9:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Barry Cryer explores the career of Jack Benny, the influential comedian who was one of the most celebrated American entertainers of the 20th century.

E07

George Burns

Wed, Nov 21 2018 9:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Barry Cryer examines the life and work of George Burns, the New York comedian best known for his long-running radio and television show with wife Gracie Allen.

E08

Morecambe & Wise

Wed, Nov 28 2018 9:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Barry Cryer pays tribute to Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise, one of British TV's best-loved comedy duos, whose Christmas Day shows became a national institution.

Season 2

12 episodes

E01

The Marx Brothers

Wed, Oct 16 2019 9:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Barry Cryer looks back on the lives and careers of the family comedy act, with their succesful run on Broadway and in film spanning over 40 years

E02

Lily Tomlin

Wed, Oct 23 2019 8:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Barry Cryer reflects on the life and career of multi-Emmy-winning comedian and actress Lily Tomlin.

E03

Richard Pryor

Wed, Oct 30 2019 9:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Barry Cryer reflects on the life and career of American comedian Richard Pryor, who collaborated with Gene Wilder in four films including Stir Crazy and Silver Streak.

E04

Madeline Kahn

Wed, Nov 6 2019 9:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

E05

Steve Martin

Wed, Nov 13 2019 9:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

E06

John Cleese

Wed, Nov 20 2019 9:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Barry Cryer explores the career of BAFTA-winning John Cleese, who co-wrote and starred in Fawlty Towers. His films include roles in the Harry Potter franchise and more.

E07

Phyllis Diller

Wed, Nov 27 2019 9:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

She was one of the first female comics to become a household name in America, paving the way for the likes of Joan Rivers and Roseanne Barr. Barry Cryer explores her life.

E08

Lucille Ball

Wed, Dec 4 2019 9:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Barry Cryer fondly looks back at the life and career of the comedy superstar who created the highly influential I Love Lucy among many other popular sitcoms.

E09

Terry Thomas

Wed, Dec 11 2019 9:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Barry Cryer reflects on the life and career of actor Terry Thomas, who starred in Tom Thumb and I'm Alright, Jack before going on to find international fame.

E10

Sid James

Wed, Dec 18 2019 9:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Barry Cryer pays tribute to comedy actor Sid James, who rose to fame in Hancock's Half Hour and became a mainstay of the Carry On franchise.

E11

Billy Connolly

Thu, Jan 2 2020 9:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Barry Cryer explores the life and career of the BAFTA-nominated stand-up star, who has also appeared in films such as Mrs Brown, The Last Samurai and Indecent Proposal.

E12

Peter Sellers

Wed, Jan 8 2020 9:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Barry Cryer explores the life and career of the BAFTA-winning star of The Pink Panther. He's also appeared in I'm All Right Jack and the Academy Award-nominated Dr Strangelove.

Season 3

10 episodes

E01

Charlie Chaplin

Thu, Oct 8 2020 8:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Barry Cryer returns to study more of his favourite comedy practitioners, beginning by looking back on the seven-decade long career of comic actor, writer and director Charlie Chaplin, known for films such as The Great Dictator and The Gold Rush.

E02

Julia Louis-Dreyfus

Thu, Oct 15 2020 8:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Barry Cryer pays tribute to Julia Louis-Dreyfus, the 11-time Emmy-winning actress best known for her work on Seinfeld, Saturday Night Live and Veep.

E03

Norman Wisdom

Thu, Oct 22 2020 8:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Barry Cryer looks back on the career of actor and comedian Norman Wisdom, known for his work in Trouble in Store, One Good Turn, Last of the Summer Wine and more.

E04

Kenneth Williams

Thu, Oct 29 2020 9:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Barry Cryer pays tribute to Carry On star Kenneth Williams, who aslo worked with Tony Hancock and Kenneth Horne and left a series of diaries that achieved posthumous acclaim.

E05

Chevy Chase

Thu, Nov 5 2020 9:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Barry Cryer examines the career of Chevy Chase, from Saturday Night Live to his roles in Foul Play, National Lampoon's Vacation, Fletch and Caddyshack.

E06

John Candy

Thu, Nov 12 2020 9:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Barry Cryer looks back at the career of John Candy, who appeared in The Blues Brothers, Cool Runnings, Planes, Trains and Automobiles, Home Alone and Uncle Buck.

E07

Bob Newhart

Thu, Nov 19 2020 9:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Barry Cryer celebrates Emmy-winning actor, writer and comedian Bob Newhart, whose long career has seen him find new fans with his cameos in sitcom The Big Bang Theory.

E08

Eric Sykes

Thu, Nov 26 2020 9:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Barry Cryer looks at the work of comedy writer and actor Eric Sykes, whose career spanned more than five decades and saw him work with Spike Milligan, Tony Hancock and Tommy Cooper.

E09

Alastair Sim

Thu, Dec 3 2020 9:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

His performances in the West End, as well as in classic films like Scrooge - earned him widespread fame. Barry Cryer looks back on the fruitful career of Alastair Sim.

E10

Leslie Phillips

Thu, Dec 10 2020 9:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

In the last episode of the series, Barry Cryer celebrates the career of the Carry On, Doctor in the House and The Navy Lark star. (

Season 4

10 episodes

E01

Eddie Murphy

Thu, Aug 5 2021 8:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Barry 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

Thu, Aug 12 2021 8:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Barry Cryer pays tribute to comedy actress Hattie Jacques, known widely for her work in the Carry On films.

E03

Billy Crystal

Thu, Aug 19 2021 8:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Barry 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

Thu, Aug 26 2021 8:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Barry 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

Thu, Sep 2 2021 8:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Barry 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

Thu, Sep 9 2021 8:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Barry Cryer pays tribute to much-loved double act Laurel and Hardy, whose slapstick comedy style brought them international fame.

E07

Dan Aykroyd

Thu, Sep 16 2021 8:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Barry 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

Thu, Sep 23 2021 8:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Barry 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

Thu, Sep 30 2021 8:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Barry 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

Thu, Oct 7 2021 8:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

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