First transmitted in 1995, a special edition of The Late Show sees comedian Ken Dodd talking to Jeremy Isaacs about his career and unique approach to comedy. In this rare television interview, Dodd shares stories of his humble beginnings in 1930s Liverpool, his big break in 1965 at the London Palladium and his performance to the royal household at Windsor Castle. He also talks about his fears, regrets and philosophy of life.
Source: BBC 4
Revival: Ken Dodd
First transmitted in 1995, a special edition of The Late Show sees comedian Ken Dodd talking to Jeremy Isaacs about his career and unique approach to comedy. In this rare televi ...
24-03-2025
BBC 4
Original: Martin Luther King
First transmitted in 1961, Martin Luther King talks to John Freeman about his childhood experiences and the incidents that led to the Montgomery bus boycott. These events shaped ...
16-03-2025
BBC 4
Revival: Jeremy Isaacs
In a special edition of the one-to-one interview programme, the tables are turned as James Naughtie takes the inquisitor's seat to fire questions at regular presenter Jeremy Isa ...
16-03-2025
BBC 4
Revival: Joan Baez
Jeremy Isaacs talks to singer-songwriter and activist Joan Baez about her musical career and her dedication to campaigning for human rights.
16-03-2025
BBC 4
Original: Tony Hancock
Tony Hancock was the vulnerable clown who became a household name with Hancock's Half Hour. John Freeman cross-examined leading personalities of the day. At the time Freeman's i ...
16-03-2025
BBC 4
Revival: Paul Eddington
Jeremy Isaacs talks to actor Paul Eddington about his eminent career in both television and the theatre, and his battle against skin cancer.
16-03-2025
BBC 4
Original: Carl Jung
John Freeman talks to Professor Carl Gustav Jung at his lakeside home near Zurich in Switzerland. At the time of the interview, in 1959, Jung was considered the greatest living ...
16-03-2025
BBC 4
Original: Dame Edith Sitwell
John Freeman talks to poet and critic Dame Edith Sitwell about her life and work. The unconventional dame was true to form, answering questions in a way only she could. And she ...
16-03-2025
BBC 4
Face To Face: Maya Angelou
Jeremy Isaacs asks American writer Maya Angelou about her life, writing and hopes for the future. What unfolds is a frank and sometimes shocking account of her journey to becomi ...
16-03-2025
BBC 4
Billy Connolly
Jeremy Isaacs talks to Scottish comedian Billy Connolly about stand-up comedy, bodily functions and the night someone set fire to his hair.
23-10-2024
BBC 4
Revival: Joan Baez
Jeremy Isaacs talks to singer-songwriter and activist Joan Baez about her musical career and her dedication to campaigning for human rights.
16-03-2025
BBC 4
Original: Tony Hancock
Tony Hancock was the vulnerable clown who became a household name with Hancock's Half Hour. John Freeman cross-examined leading personalities of the day. At the time Freeman's i ...
16-03-2025
BBC 4
Revival: Jeremy Isaacs
In a special edition of the one-to-one interview programme, the tables are turned as James Naughtie takes the inquisitor's seat to fire questions at regular presenter Jeremy Isa ...
16-03-2025
BBC 4
Revival: Ken Dodd
First transmitted in 1995, a special edition of The Late Show sees comedian Ken Dodd talking to Jeremy Isaacs about his career and unique approach to comedy. In this rare televi ...
24-03-2025
BBC 4
Original: Martin Luther King
First transmitted in 1961, Martin Luther King talks to John Freeman about his childhood experiences and the incidents that led to the Montgomery bus boycott. These events shaped ...
16-03-2025
BBC 4
Original: Carl Jung
John Freeman talks to Professor Carl Gustav Jung at his lakeside home near Zurich in Switzerland. At the time of the interview, in 1959, Jung was considered the greatest living ...
16-03-2025
BBC 4
Original: Dame Edith Sitwell
John Freeman talks to poet and critic Dame Edith Sitwell about her life and work. The unconventional dame was true to form, answering questions in a way only she could. And she ...
16-03-2025
BBC 4
Simone Signoret
John Freeman interviews Oscar-winning actress Simone Signoret, most famous for her roles in La Ronde, Les Diaboliques and Room at the Top.
25-06-2022
BBC 4
Revival: Paul Eddington
Jeremy Isaacs talks to actor Paul Eddington about his eminent career in both television and the theatre, and his battle against skin cancer.
16-03-2025
BBC 4
Billy Connolly
Jeremy Isaacs talks to Scottish comedian Billy Connolly about stand-up comedy, bodily functions and the night someone set fire to his hair.
23-10-2024
BBC 4