Paul Whitehouse's Sketch Show Years

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Personally curated and narrated by actor Paul Whitehouse, he takes viewers on a journey through the much-loved comic's favourite British sketch shows of the past 60 years, covering each decade in sketch show history.

The 1970s: Episode Image
Episode 1The 1970s

We look at the sketch show's roots in music hall and post-war radio, which paved the way for short-form comedy's growth - and influenced Paul's Arthur Atkinson character.

The 1980s: Episode Image
Episode 2The 1980s

Paul Whitehouse continues his tribute to the best of sketch comedy with the biggest names to emerge in the decade - including Victoria Wood, Lenny Henry and Fry & Laurie.

The 1990s: Episode Image
Episode 3The 1990s

We head into the 1990s, when Paul Whitehouse arrived on-screen with pals Harry Enfield and Vic & Bob - alongside Victoria Wood, The Real McCoy and Goodness Gracious Me.

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Episode 4The 2000s

Our journey through sketch comedy concludes with everyone from Little Britain to League of Gentlemen to Catherine Tate setting the pace - and pushing the barriers of taste.

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