Comedy ConnectionsSeason 32005 · 8 episodesEpisodes1Monty Python's Flying CircusSurviving members of Monty Python, together with Carol Cleveland and others involved in the show, recall the making of the series, its influences and its impact.2Spitting ImageThe story behind the succesful satirical puppet show.3Three of a KindThe story behind 1980s sketch show Three Of A Kind, which launched the careers of Lenny Henry and Tracey Ullman.4Harry Enfield and ChumsThe story of the sketch show Harry Enfield And Chums, where Enfield collaborated with Paul Whitehouse, Kathy Burke and Charlie Higson to create some memorable characters.5Goodness Gracious MeSeries charting the history of some of the best British comedy programmes looks at sketch show Goodness Gracious Me. A spin-off from the Real McCoy, it soon established itself by reflecting the reality of contemporary British Asian life while observing the conventions of a mainstream sketch comedy show. Interviewees include Meera Syal, Sanjeev Bhaskar, Kulvinder Ghir, Nina Wadia, Sharat Sardana, Dave Lamb and producer Anil Gupta.6Not the Nine O'Clock NewsThis episode examines the satirical sketch show of the early 1980s.7A Bit of Fry and LaurieA look at the early careers of the comedy partnership, Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie.8The Two RonniesTells the story of Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker's long running comedy series The Two Ronnies.Season 1Season 2Season 4Season 5Season 6
