Jimmy Tarbuck

Des O'Connor: The Ultimate Entertainer

Ali Lynch

Des O'Connor, Les Dennis

ITV pay tribute to Des O'Connor in this special celebrating his life and work, telling how Des went from Butlins Redcoat to become the ultimate entertainer.

An Audience with Joan Rivers

Alasdair Macmillan

Bruce Forsyth, Joan Rivers

The shockingly controversial, outrageous, and wickedly funny comedienne performing live in front of a celebrity audience.

The Unforgettable Harry Secombe

Harry Secombe, Martin Glyn Murray

A celebration of the life and career of Sir Harry Secombe, one of Britain's best-loved entertainers.

James Bond: The First 21 Years

John Longley

Richard Attenborough, Ernest Borgnine

A look back at the first 21 years of Britain's most successful film series.

The Plank

Eric Sykes

Tommy Cooper, Eric Sykes

A slapstick comedy about two workmen delivering planks to a building site. This is done with music and a sort of "wordless dialogue" which consists of a few mumbled sounds to convey the appropriate emotion.

Strictly Sinatra

Peter Capaldi

Ian Hart, Kelly Macdonald

In Glasgow, Toni Cocozza, age 28, aspires to be a lounge singer; his repertoire is strictly Sinatra, backed by Bill, an aging piano player and his only friend. Toni dreams big and enters a local television talent show. About that time, a local Mob boss decides Toni is great entertainment and invites him to be his guest at a casino. Toni chats up Irene, a cigarette girl, he gets an odd job or two from Chisolm, the mobster's number two, the audition goes bust, and Toni's future is uncertain. One thing leads to another with the Mob. Is Toni at a crossroads, or is there in reality no turning or going back?

Ken Dodd: How Tickled We Were

Ian Denyer

Ken Dodd, Anne Dodd

Ken Dodd: How Tickled We Were tells Sir Ken’s story from his boyhood growing up in the 1930’s in Knotty Ash, through his big break into show business and then on to his unrivalled career in entertainment. Poignant and uplifting, the programme features interviews with the people who knew Sir Ken best - friends and family in Liverpool and beyond, and his many colleagues, admirers and fellow-performers from the world of entertainment. The programme also features an interview with Sir Ken’s wife, Lady Anne Dodd.

Brazen Hussies

Elijah Moshinsky

Julie Walters, Robert Lindsay

After meeting her old school friend Sandra Delaney, who now works as a stripper, pub owner Maureen Hardcastle decides to spice up her flagging business by turning it into a male stripper club, with the help of untrustworthy businessman Billy Bowman.

Cannon and Ball - The Best of Cannon and Ball

Terry Kinane, Paul Jackson

Tommy Cannon, Bobby Ball

Double act Tommy Cannon and Bobby Ball entertain us with their own unique brand of humour. The programmes feature various sketch shows along with many celebrity guests.

Jimmy Tarbuck - An Audience With Jimmy Tarbuck

Ian Hamilton

Jimmy Tarbuck, Justin Hayward

Jimmy Tarbuck parades his comic wares in front of a celebrity audience, including Cilla Black, Bruce Forsyth, Billy Connolly, Michael Parkinson, Harry Secombe and Henry Cooper.