Episode 1
The South Bank Show Awards
Jan 28, 2009
Arts documentary series presented by Melvyn Bragg. A look through the register of those students of the comedic arts who learnt their trade among the Footlights at Cambridge University. Stephen Fry, Griff Rhys Jones, John Fortune, Clive James and David Mitchell top the bill as pontificators on the influence of Fotlights on mainstream and alternative comedy. Plus a plethora of comic clips featuring alumini of the ultimate school of comedy.
Episode 2
Beyond the Footlights
Feb 1, 2009
Episode 3
The Tempest
Feb 8, 2009
Episode 4
Will Young
Mar 17, 2009
Episode 5
Messiah
Apr 12, 2009
Episode 6
William Goldman
Apr 26, 2009
William Goldman's career began as a novelist, but he soon turned to screenplays, including those for iconic films such as `Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid' and `All the President's Men'. But in the 1980s he fell out of favour and turned to writing his memoirs, which feature sometimes affectionate, sometimes damning looks at the film industry.
Episode 7
Out Of Nigeria
May 10, 2009
Episode 8
Out Of Nigeria (2)
May 17, 2009
Episode 9
Peter Kosminsky
May 24, 2009
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