Denis Norden

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.

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.

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.

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.

Two kids accidentally steal Santas sleigh. It's up to Elvis the Rockin' Reindeer to save the day.

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.

Bolt, a British linguist, develops a universal language, so he's a sudden sensation and receives a Nobel prize. An ambitious diplomat, capitalizing on Bolt's celebrity, arranges for the U.S. to commission a statue for a London square to honor Bolt's achievement. Bolt's Italian wife, a renowned artist, sculpts an 18-foot nude of Bolt. In a pique, because he's neglected her for years to do his work, she gives the statue a spectacular phallus, telling Bolt that he wasn't its model. Thinking he's a cuckold, Bolt goes on a jealous search for a man matching the statue. The diplomat, too, wants changes in the statue to protect his conservative image. Can art and love reconcile?

Teddy works for a large advertising company. Given the seemingly impossible task of selling frozen porridge, he decides to produce commercials that make the product seem sexy. This leads him to confrontation with the "Keep Television Clean" movement, of which his wife is a senior member.

13 стульев - такое наследство досталось парикмахеру Марио от тётушки. Не зная, что в одном из стульев спрятано на 100 тысяч фунтов стерлингов драгоценностей, Марио продаёт их через антикварный магазин...

Documentary film in which Marty Feldman looks at humour through the people who create it.

In Victorian London, the British Government attempts a solution to the problem of prostitution by establishing the world's most fabulous brothel.

Спустя 20 лет после своего первого визита в Италию во время войны, трое американских служащих снова приезжают в итальянскую деревушку. У них много воспоминаний, связанных с этим местом, особенно с девушкой Карлой. Выясняется, что она каждому из них сказала, что он является отцом ее дочери Джиа, и таким образом получала деньги на ребенка от всех троих. Теперь все трое решают позаботиться о будущем Джиа.

Гарриет Блоссом (Ширли Маклейн) замужем за Робертом Блоссомом (Ричард Аттенборо), бизнесменом, который скорее проведет ночь на своей фабрике бюстгальтеров, чем дома с ней. Однажды швейная машинка Харриет ломается, поэтому Роберт посылает ремонтника Эмброуза (Джеймс Бут) починить ее. Это похоть с первого взгляда для Гарриет, которая убеждает Эмброуза спрятаться на чердаке для свидания. Когда ее новый кавалер не проявляет никакого желания уходить, пара начинает многолетний роман прямо под носом у Роберта.

"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)."

Ситуация в английской школе для мальчиков, руководимой строгим, но несправедливым директором, рано или поздно выходит из-под контроля.

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.

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.