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The Comedy Vaults: BBC2's Hidden Treasure

As part of BBC Two's 50th birthday celebrations, this programme pulls from the shelf some rare and previously unseen comedy moments from some of the greatest names in comedy.

Top Cast

  • Tamsin Greig

    Tamsin Greig

    Self - Narrator

  • Chris Addison

    Chris Addison

    Self

  • David Baddiel

    David Baddiel

    Self

  • Bill Bailey

    Bill Bailey

    Self

  • Tim Brooke-Taylor

    Tim Brooke-Taylor

    Self

  • Rob Brydon

    Rob Brydon

    Self

  • Phil Cornwell

    Phil Cornwell

    Self

  • Angus Deayton

    Angus Deayton

    Self

  • Graeme Garden

    Graeme Garden

    Self

Overview

As part of BBC Two's 50th birthday celebrations, this programme pulls from the shelf some rare and previously unseen comedy moments from some of the greatest names in comedy.

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