The Comedians (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Series · ★ 7
Released in 1971, The Comedians is a comedy series.
What it’s about. The comedians is a British television show of the 1970s produced by Johnnie Hamp of Granada Television. The show gave a stage to nightclub and working men's club comedians of the era, including Russ Abbot, Lennie Bennett, Stan Boardman, Jim Bowen, Jimmy Bright, Duggie Brown, Mike Burton, Dave Butler, Brian Carroll, Frank Carson, Mike Coyne, Jimmy Cricket, Colin Crompton, Pauline Daniels, Charlie Daze, Vince Earl, Steve Faye, Eddie Flanagan, Stu Francis, Ken Goodwin, Jackie Hamilton, Jerry Harris, George King, Bobby Knutt, Bernard Manning, Mike McCabe, Paul Melba, Mick Miller, Hal Nolan, Tom O'Connor, Tom Pepper, Bryn Phillips, Mike Reid, George Roper, Harry Scott, Sammy Thomas, Johnny Wager, Roy Walker, Charlie Williams, Lee Wilson and Lenny Windsor. Also featured on the TV show, were Shep's Banjo Boys, a 7-piece band comprising Charlie Bentley, John Drury, Andy Holdorf, John Orchard, John Rollings, Graham Shepherd and Howard Shepherd. In 1973, the line up was Mike Dexter, Tony "Tosh" Kennedy, Ged Martin, Tony Pritchard, Graham Shepherd and Howard "Shep" Shepherd.
Who’s in it. The Comedians stars Russ Abbot, Roy Walker, Lennie Bennett and Mike Reid, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Comedians has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Comedians page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Comedians tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Comedians (1971)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Comedians change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Comedians worth watching?
- The Comedians holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Comedians?
- The Comedians stars Russ Abbot, Roy Walker, Lennie Bennett, Mike Reid and Jim Bowen.
- When was The Comedians released?
- The Comedians was released in 1971.