The Story of Light Entertainment

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The Story of Light Entertainment is a British documentary series shown on the BBC in 2006. The series comprises eight episodes and is narrated by Stephen Fry.

## Episode 1: Double Acts

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The 1st part is dedicated to the double acts: Covering Abbott and Costello, Newman and Baddiel, The Two Ronnies, Morecambe and Wise, Hale and Pace, Little and Large, Mike and Bernie Winters, Peter Cook and Dudley Moore, French and Saunders, Adrian Edmondson and Rik Mayall, Fry and Laurie, Reeves and Mortimer, Smith and Jones, Little Britain, Ant and Dec. Air date – 22 July

## Episode 2: All-Round Entertainers

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* Air date – 29 July

## Episode 3: Radio Stars

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* Air date – 5 August

## Episode 4: The Comics

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* Air date – 12 August

## Episode 5: Pop and Easy Listening

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* Air date – 19 August

## Episode 6: Impressionists

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* Air date – 26 August

## Episode 7: Chat Shows

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* Air date – 2 September

## Episode 8: Variety

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* Air date – 9 September

## External links

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* The Story of Light Entertainment at BBC Online
* http://www.comedy.co.uk/guide/tv/story_of_light_ent/
* BBC
* The Story of Light Entertainment at IMDb

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