The Story of Light Entertainment

The Story of Light Entertainment

2006•1h 30m•5.0/10

ComedyDocumentary

Ratings

🎬TMDb

5.0/10(3)

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.

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Production

BBC, Shine TV

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

July 22, 2006

Last Aired

September 9, 2006

Networks

BBC Two

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

US

No providers available for this region.

Seasons & Episodes

Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.

Season

E1

The Double Acts

Air date: 2006-07-22

E2

All Round Entertainers

Air date: 2006-07-29

E3

Radio Stars

Air date: 2006-08-05

E4

The Comics

Air date: 2006-08-12

E5

Pop and Easy Listening

Air date: 2006-08-19

E6

Episode 6

Air date: 2006-08-26

E7

Chat Shows

Air date: 2006-09-02

E8

Variety

Air date: 2006-09-09

Cast

Stephen Fry

Stephen Fry

Self - Narrator

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