Comedy Playhouse (1961-2017)
EndedScripted showComedy
Comedy Playhouse is a long-running British anthology series of one-off unrelated sitcoms that aired for 120 episodes from 1961 to 1975. Many episodes later graduated to their own series, including Steptoe and Son, Meet the Wife, Till Death Us Do Part, All Gas and Gaiters, Up Pompeii!, Not in Front of the Children, Me Mammy, That's Your Funeral, The Liver Birds, Are You Being Served? and Last of the Summer Wine, which is the world's longest running sitcom, having run from January 1973 to August 2010.
Network
Scheduleevery Friday at 22:40 (30 min)
Recent Episodes
| Episode | Name | Airdate |
|---|---|---|
| S18E03 | Static | Sep 15, 2017 |
| S18E02 | Mister Winner | Sep 8, 2017 |
| S18E01 | Tim Vine Travels Through Time | Sep 1, 2017 |
| S17E03 | Stop/Start | Mar 11, 2016 |
| S17E02 | Broken Biscuits | Mar 4, 2016 |
Frequently Asked Questions Warning: Spoilers
When did 'Comedy Playhouse' premiere?
'Comedy Playhouse' premiered on January 24, 1961.
Who was the creator of 'Comedy Playhouse'?
'Comedy Playhouse' was created by the BBC.
What type of show was 'Comedy Playhouse'?
'Comedy Playhouse' was a British television anthology series.
How many episodes of 'Comedy Playhouse' were produced?
A total of 120 episodes of 'Comedy Playhouse' were produced over the course of 12 years.
What was the premise of 'Comedy Playhouse'?
'Comedy Playhouse' featured a variety of comedy pilots that aimed to showcase new talent.
Which famous comedy duo made their television debut on 'Comedy Playhouse'?
Morecambe and Wise made their television debut on 'Comedy Playhouse' in 1961.
What was the name of the episode that introduced the character of Alf Garnett?
The episode that introduced the character of Alf Garnett was called 'The Offer'.
What was notable about the episode 'The Offer'?
'The Offer' was notable for introducing the character of Alf Garnett, who would go on to star in the hit series 'Till Death Us Do Part'.
Which famous comedy actor appeared in the episode 'My Brudder and the Klink'?
Ronnie Barker appeared in the episode 'My Brudder and the Klink'.
What was the name of the episode that introduced the character of Harold Steptoe?
The episode that introduced the character of Harold Steptoe was called 'The Offer'.
What was notable about the character of Harold Steptoe?
Harold Steptoe was notable for being part of the father and son duo in the hit series 'Steptoe and Son'.
Which famous comedy actress appeared in the episode 'The Wrong Man'?
Patricia Routledge appeared in the episode 'The Wrong Man'.
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