The extraordinary story of comedian Bob Monkhouse's life and career, told through the vast private archive of films, TV shows, letters and memorabilia that he left behind.
A documentary about the legendary and influential comedian, actor and writer, who went out from the BBC to conquer Hollywood, but sadly the system quickly withdrew its support when they couldn't contain his talents. This portrait is spiked with many comments from people who knew Feldman privately or had dealt with him professionally. His early death sadly rendered him all but forgotten by the public. The compilation consists of interviews, some film clips and photos as well as various audio clips from him.
Himself
After nearly half a century working on ITV, Denis Norden presents a farewell compilation of his favorite funny bits.
Once again, Ken Dodd (with over 40 years in his trade) performs his unique set in front of a host of celebrities gathered to show their appreciation of his enduring talent.
Himself
Discover how six seemingly ordinary but supremely talented men became Monty Python, sketch comedy's inspired group of lunatics who turned such unlikely sources of inspiration as Spam, dead parrots and the Inquisition into enduring punch lines. This entertaining documentary includes interviews with members of the troupe, as well as home movies, photos and rare recordings from Monty Python's early years.
Himself
Spike recalls his exploits in the army, setting up a jazz band and other sources of his comic inspiration. He patiently answers impertinent questions from Harry Secombe, Peter O'Toole, Lynsey de Paul, Roy Hudd and Denis Norden with often amusing answers.
The late, great comedian Bob Monkhouse entertains a celebrity audience that includes Stephen Fry, Mandy Smith and Eamonn Holmes in this 1994 special. Watch him answer questions, tell funny tales and crack jokes.
Rabbit (Voice)
Two kids accidentally steal Santas sleigh. It's up to Elvis the Rockin' Reindeer to save the day.
Himself, questioner
British comedy legend Victoria Wood entertains a star-studded audience including Julie Walters, Judi Dench and Dawn French in this 1988 special. Watch her crack jokes, play the piano and answer light-hearted questions.
Writer
Alex Bolt ha sido galardonado con el premio Nobel por haber creado el "unispeak", un idioma concebido para que sea adoptado a nivel internacional. El gobierno decide financiar una estatua de Bolt que esculpirá su esposa, escultora prestigiosa. Pero ésta se encuentra dolida porque su esposo la tiene abandonada, así que decide vengarse realizando una estatua de su marido desnudo.
Writer
Teddy trabaja para una empresa de publicidad. Como le parece imposible vender gachas congeladas, decide producir anuncios con carga erótica para vender el producto. Esto conduce a un enfrentamiento con un movimiento conservador del que su esposa es miembro fundador. Se producen más problemas cuando la familia contrata a una niñera sueca...
Author
Mario Beretti, un hombre despreocupado, recibe como herencia 13 sillas antiguas. Decide venderlas para sacar algún dinero rápido, pero después se entera de que una de las sillas tenía escondidos unos documentos valorados en una fortuna. Mario intentará recuperar las sillas, pero no será fácil.
Documentary film in which Marty Feldman looks at humour through the people who create it.
Writer
In Victorian London, the British Government attempts a solution to the problem of prostitution by establishing the world's most fabulous brothel.
Screenplay
Dieciséis años después de la Segunda Guerra Mundial (1939-1945), tres ex combatientes norteamericanos regresan a San Fiorino, un pueblecito italiano, en el que vive Carla Campbell, una joven viuda que les dio cobijo durante la guerra. Durante todo ese tiempo, Carla les ha estado reclamando dinero y atribuyéndole a cada uno de ellos la paternidad de su hija. (FILMAFFINITY)
Screenplay
Harriet Blossom is married to Robert Blossom, a businessman who'd rather spend the night at his bra factory than at home with her. One day, Harriet's sewing machine breaks, so Robert sends a repairman, Ambrose, to fix it. It's lust at first sight for Harriet, who convinces Ambrose to hide out in the attic for a tryst. When her new beau shows no desire to leave, the pair begin a years-long love affair right under Robert's nose.
Writer
"A comic promotional mock documentary about a boy and his uncle who visit the Silverstone Racetrack during filming of the James Bond movie Thunderball (1965)."
Additional Dialogue
An incompetent boarding school headmaster, Professor Jim Edwards, devises a bizarre plot to raise the profile of his boarding school, and thus save his job, by passing off his bookie's son as a Middle Eastern prince. The headmaster's madcap scheme is further complicated when an official from the Foreign Office arrives and announces that a real prince is to be placed under Edwards supervision, not due to the schools lofty reputation, but that a gang of kidnappers are unlikely to look for the regal child there.
Additional Dialogue
A British comedy about a struggling artist and his wife living on a houseboat. To raise money she pawns him! His new family takes a liking to him particularly the daughter! The wife tries to redeem her husband but finds she has lost the pawn ticket. In a short matter of time, the whole incident becomes a national sensation. Eventually, the husband arrives back at the houseboat just in time to prevent the wife from leaving him.
Dialogue
An archetypal Englishman returns from a jaunt abroad to face a dastardly foreign count in a screwball duel for the hand of a beautiful mademoiselle.