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About The Story of Light Entertainment

The Story of Light Entertainment is a comedy and documentary TV series that premiered on BBC Two on July 22, 2006. It has 1 season and 8 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 1 Episode 8 "Variety", aired on September 9, 2006.

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.

  • Comedy
  • Documentary

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Episodes

8 episodes · 1 season

Season 1

2006 · 8 episodes · Last episode: 20 years ago

The Story of Light Entertainment Season 1 release dates →
  1. E8

    8. Variety

    Finale
  2. E7

    7. Chat Shows

  3. E6

    6. Episode 6

  4. E5

    5. Pop and Easy Listening

  5. E4

    4. The Comics

  6. E3

    3. Radio Stars

  7. E2

    2. All Round Entertainers

  8. E1

    1. The Double Acts

Cast & crew

  • Sally Jessy Raphael

    Sally Jessy Raphael

    Self

  • Nana Mouskouri

    Nana Mouskouri

    Self

  • Bobby Ball

    Bobby Ball

    Self

  • Jimmy Savile

    Jimmy Savile

    Self

  • Roy 'Chubby' Brown

    Roy 'Chubby' Brown

    Self

  • Tommy Cannon

    Tommy Cannon

    Self

  • Joan Rivers

    Joan Rivers

    Self

  • Johnnie Walker

    Johnnie Walker

    Self

  • Bruce Forsyth

    Bruce Forsyth

    Self

  • Engelbert Humperdinck

    Engelbert Humperdinck

    Self

  • Simon Dee

    Self

  • Mike Winters

    Mike Winters

    Self

  • Cilla Black

    Cilla Black

    Self

  • Cliff Richard

    Cliff Richard

    Self

  • Victoria Wood

    Victoria Wood

    Self

  • Dave Lee Travis

    Dave Lee Travis

    Self

The Story of Light Entertainment FAQ

Will there be new episodes of The Story of Light Entertainment?

The Story of Light Entertainment has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on September 9, 2006.

When did the latest episode of The Story of Light Entertainment come out?

The most recent episode of The Story of Light Entertainment, Season 1 Episode 8 "Variety", aired on September 9, 2006.

How many seasons of The Story of Light Entertainment are there?

The Story of Light Entertainment has 1 season with 8 episodes in total.

When did The Story of Light Entertainment first air?

The Story of Light Entertainment first aired on BBC Two on July 22, 2006.

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