Comedy Connections (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Series · ★ 6.3
Released in 2003, Comedy Connections is a documentary and comedy series.
What it’s about. Comedy Connections was a BBC One documentary series produced by BBC Scotland that aired from 2003 to 2008. The show looked at the stories behind the production of some of Britain's comedy television programmes, showing how they tied in with the production of other comedy shows. The show featured interviews with some of the cast and crew of the subject programme, as well as footage from the series. Comedy Connections mostly documented BBC comedies and sitcoms, although two programmes have been from ITV and two from Channel 4. The first series consisted of six episodes, however the rest of the series consist of eight episodes each, the first two series were narrated by Julia Sawalha, however the rest of the series were narrated by Doon Mackichan.
Who’s in it. Comedy Connections stars Graham Norton, Doon Mackichan, Julia Sawalha and Ned Sherrin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Comedy Connections has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Comedy Connections page.
If you liked it. Fans of Comedy Connections tend to enjoy Cosmos, Planet Earth, Planet Earth II and Vikings.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Comedy Connections (2003)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Comedy Connections change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Comedy Connections worth watching?
- Comedy Connections holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary and comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Comedy Connections?
- Comedy Connections stars Graham Norton, Doon Mackichan, Julia Sawalha, Ned Sherrin and Denis O'Neill.
- When was Comedy Connections released?
- Comedy Connections was released in 2003.