Comedy Playhouse (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Series · ★ 6
Released in 1961, Comedy Playhouse is a comedy series.
What it’s about. Comedy Playhouse is a long-running British anthology series of one-off unrelated sitcoms that aired for 120 episodes from 1961 to 1975. Many episodes later graduated to their own series, including Steptoe and Son, Till Death Us Do Part, All Gas and Gaiters, The Liver Birds, Are You Being Served? and Last of the Summer Wine, which is the world's longest running sitcom, having run from January 1973 to August 2010.
Who’s in it. Comedy Playhouse stars Spencer Jones as Friar Tuck, Julie Martin as Frances Renaud and Janet Hannington as Mandy.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Comedy Playhouse 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 Playhouse page.
If you liked it. Fans of Comedy Playhouse tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Comedy Playhouse (1961)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Comedy Playhouse change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Comedy Playhouse worth watching?
- Comedy Playhouse holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Comedy Playhouse?
- Comedy Playhouse stars Spencer Jones, Julie Martin and Janet Hannington.
- When was Comedy Playhouse released?
- Comedy Playhouse was released in 1961.