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Comedy Heroes - Series one

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Paul English explores the history and achievements of some of Scotland's funniest people

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Comedy Heroes - Series one - Episode 1

Paul English explores the history and achievements of some of Scotland's funniest people. 1: The man who was responsible for Alan Partridge and The Thick of It, Armando Iannucci.

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Comedy Heroes - Series one - Episode 2

With Paul English. 2/6. Ronnie Corbett's comedy reputation is unassailable but it was almost all achieved south of the border. How Scottish does this comedy hero feel?

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Comedy Heroes - Series one - Episode 3

With Paul English. 3/6. Arnold Brown was in at the start of the alternative comedy revolution, but was always apart from the changes which swept British Comedy.

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Comedy Heroes - Series one - Episode 4

With Paul English. 4/6. Robbie Coltrane's virtuoso acting in Cracker and heart warming portrayal of Hagrid can make us forget what a funny man he is.

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Comedy Heroes - Series one - Episode 5

With Paul English. 5/6. Craig Ferguson was Bing Hitler 20 years ago and a very funny TV comic in the early 90's. He then went to America and became a star.

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Comedy Heroes - Series one - Episode 6

With Paul English. 6/6. Una McLean started as a trailblazing comedienne in Scotland and has ended up as an icon with one of the most recognisable laughs in showbiz.

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