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comedy sketch show, which featured Dustin Gee and

Les Dennis Leslie Dennis Heseltine (born 12 October 1953) is an English television presenter, actor, and comedian. He presented ''Family Fortunes'' from 1987 until 2002. Early life Dennis was born Leslie Dennis Heseltine on 12 October 1953 in the Liverpoo ...

, from 1984 to 1986 and then just featuring Dennis until 1991.

History

Dustin Gee and

, both started their TV careers on '' Who Do You Do'' in 1975, where they formed their partnership. The pair went on to appear on stage and TV including '' The Russ Abbot Madhouse''. In 1984,

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gave the pair their own show ''The Laughter Show'', whilst continuing to work on ''The Russ Abbot Madhouse''. This was the show that included their most notable impression, as ''

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in two-handers with Mavis Riley (played by Les Dennis). On 3 January 1986 Dustin Gee died suddenly and unexpectedly of a heart attack
Glasgow Herald 4 Jan 1986 p4 " Comedian Dies after Collapsing at theatre shortly before transmission of the third series (which had already been recorded) was due to start. The series continued with Les Dennis, retitled '' The Les Dennis Laughter Show'', until 1991.

Series

1984 - The Laughter Show - Series 1

* Pilot Episode - Starring

, Dustin Gee, Roy Jay, with guests Caroline Dennis,

Matt Bianco Matt Bianco are a British band that were formed in 1983. They are mainly known for their success in the mid-1980s and their jazz, Latin-flavoured music. The group's name suggests that Matt Bianco is a person, often assumed to be an alias for th ...

, Hale & Pace * Episode 1–7 April - Starring

, Dustin Gee, Roy Jay, with guests Caroline Dennis,

David Copperfield ''David Copperfield'' Dickens invented over 14 variations of the title for this work, see is a novel in the bildungsroman genre by Charles Dickens, narrated by the eponymous David Copperfield, detailing his adventures in his journey from inf ...

David Essex David Essex (born David Albert Cook; 23 July 1947) is an English singer, songwriter, and actor. Since the 1970s, he has attained 19 Top 40 singles in the UK (including two number ones) and 16 Top 40 albums. Internationally, Essex had the most ...

, Hale & Pace * Episode 2–14 April - Starring

, Dustin Gee, Roy Jay with guests Caroline Dennis,

Lorraine Chase Lorraine Chase (born 16 July 1951) is an English actress and former model. She became well known for her strong south east London accent and frequent use of cockney slang, and found fame through a series of television adverts for Campari be ...

Brian Conley Brian Paul Conley (born 7 August 1961) is an English actor, comedian, singer and television presenter. Conley has been the host of ''The Brian Conley Show'', as well as presenting the Royal Variety Performance on eight occasions. In his 40-ye ...

, Hale & Pace * Episode 3–21 April - Starring

, Dustin Gee, Roy Jay with guests Caroline Dennis,

Su Pollard Susan Georgina Pollard (born 7 November 1949) is an English actress and singer. Her career has spanned over 45 years; she is most famous for her role in the sitcom ''Hi-de-Hi!''. She also appeared in '' You Rang, M'Lord?'' and ''Oh, Doctor Beec ...

Shakin' Stevens Michael Barratt (born 4 March 1948), known professionally as Shakin' Stevens, is a Welsh singer and songwriter. He was the UK's biggest-selling singles artist of the 1980s. His recording and performing career began in the late 1960s, althoug ...

, Hale & Pace, Trevillion & Nine * Episode 4–28 April - Starring

, Dustin Gee, Roy Jay with guests Caroline Dennis,

Al Dean The Tyrones were an American rock and roll group, formed in Philadelphia in the 1950s. The group was run by Tyrone DeNittis and featured George Lesser. Their hit songs included "Blast Off" and "I'm Shook", and they appeared singing "Blast Off" in ...

Nik Kershaw Nicholas David Kershaw (born 1 March 1958) is an English singer, songwriter, musician and record producer. Kershaw came to prominence in 1984 as a solo artist. He released eight singles that entered the Top 40 of the UK Singles Chart during the ...

, Hale & Pace,

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1985 - The Laughter Show - Series 2

* Episode 1–16 February - Starring

, Dustin Gee with guests

The Black Abbotts ''The'' () is a grammatical article in English, denoting persons or things already mentioned, under discussion, implied or otherwise presumed familiar to listeners, readers, or speakers. It is the definite article in English. ''The'' is the m ...

Peter Price Peter or Pete Price may refer to: * Peter O. Price (born 1941), former journalist and CEO of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences *Peter Price (bishop) (born 1944), English bishop * Peter Price (politician) (born 1942), English polit ...

, Linda Barr, Bella Emberg,

David Masterman David (; , "beloved one") (traditional spelling), , ''Dāwūd''; grc-koi, Δαυΐδ, Dauíd; la, Davidus, David; gez , ዳዊት, ''Dawit''; xcl, Դաւիթ, ''Dawitʿ''; cu, Давíдъ, ''Davidŭ''; possibly meaning "beloved one". w ...

Nick Wilton Nicholas Wilton is an English actor and scriptwriter. He has appeared as Mr Lister in the BBC soap opera ''EastEnders'' as a recurring character; he has also appeared in ''Carrott's Lib'' and ''Jackanory''. Early life Wilton studied English ...

* Episode 2–23 February - Starring

, Dustin Gee with guests

Larry Grayson Larry is a masculine given name in English, derived from Lawrence or Laurence. It can be a shortened form of those names. Larry may refer to the following: People Arts and entertainment *Larry D. Alexander, American artist/writer * Larry Boon ...

Gerard Kenny Gerard W. Kenny (born July 8, 1947, New York City, United States) is an American singer-songwriter, based in London, England. In 1981, he received the Ivor Novello Award for Best Television Theme Music for his song "I Could Be So Good for You", ...

, Jeff Stevenston, Bella Emberg,

Jane Cussons Jane may refer to: * Jane (given name), a feminine given name * Jane (surname), related to the given name Film and television * ''Jane'' (1915 film), a silent comedy film directed by Frank Lloyd * ''Jane'' (2016 film), a South Korean drama fil ...

* Episode 3–2 March - Starring

, Dustin Gee with guests

Jani Jani may refer to: * Jani (given name), a male name in Finland, Hungary; a female name in South Africa * Réka Luca Jani, a Hungarian female tennis player * Jani (letter), a Georgian letter * Jani, Iran, a village in Sistan and Baluchestan Province, ...

Gary Wilmot Harold Owen "Gary" Wilmot, MBE (born 8 May 1954) is a British singer, actor, comedian, presenter, writer and director who rose to fame as a contestant on ''New Faces''. As a television presenter, he is best known as the host of '' You and Me'', ...

Sherrie Hewson Sherrie Lynn Hutchinson (born 17 September 1950) is an English actress, television personality and novelist. She is known for her roles as Maureen Holdsworth in ''Coronation Street'' (1993–1997, 2006), Virginia Raven in ''Crossroads'' (2001– ...

, Bella Emberg,

Rex Robinson Rex Robinson (born March 17, 1959) is a placekicker that played for the Marietta Blue Devils, University of Georgia Bulldogs of the Southeastern Conference and the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). Originally from Ma ...

* Episode 4–9 March - Starring

, Dustin Gee with guests Roy Jay, Roy Walker,

Harvey and the Wallbangers Harvey and the Wallbangers were a 1980s jazz vocal harmony group, playing major festivals and the main Concert Halls in Europe and the UK, such as the Royal Albert Hall, Sadler's Wells, The Forum, Ronnie Scotts and the Berlin Tempodrom. The ...

, Bella Emberg,

* Episode 5–16 March - Starring

, Dustin Gee with guests

Michael Barrymore Michael Ciaran Parker (born 4 May 1952), known by his stage name Michael Barrymore, is an English actor, comedian and television presenter of game shows and light entertainment programmes on British television in the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s. Th ...

Peter Piper "Peter Piper" is an English-language nursery rhyme and well-known alliteration tongue-twister. It has a Roud Folk Song Index number of 19745. Lyrics The traditional version, as published in John Harris' ''Peter Piper's Practical Principles of ...

, Roy Walker, Bella Emberg,

Ruth Kettlewell Ruth Kettlewell (born Ruth Anne Berry, 13 April 1913 – 17 July 2007) was an English actress. She was, by her own admission, a "character bag"; that is, a face recognisable to regular television viewers, but not a household name. Early life Ke ...

, Jane Perry * Episode 6–23 March - Starring

, Dustin Gee with guests

Greg Rogers Gregory Francis Rogers (born 14 August 1948) is an Australian former sprint freestyle swimmer of the 1960s and 1970s, who won a silver and bronze medal in the 4×200-metre and 4×100-metre freestyle relays, respectively, at the 1968 Summer Ol ...

Susie Blake Susie Blake (born 19 April 1950) is an English television, radio and stage actress. She is best known for her portrayal of the snobbish TV announcer in '' Victoria Wood: As Seen on TV'' and Bev Unwin in ''Coronation Street'', which she played ...

, Bella Emberg,

1986 - Les & Dustin's Laughter Show - Series 3

* Episode 1–28 December 1985 - Starring

, Dustin Gee with guests Roy Walker,

* Episode 2–18 January - Starring

, Dustin Gee with guests

Glynn Edwards John Glynn Edwards (2 February 1931 – 23 May 2018) was a British television and cinema character actor, who came to national prominence for his portrayal of the barman Dave Harris in the 1970s–1990s British television comedy-drama ''Minder' ...

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, Made in England * Episode 3–25 January - Starring

, Dustin Gee with guests Roy Walker,

Five Star Five Star (also styled as 5 Star) are a British pop group, formed in 1983 and comprising siblings Stedman, Lorraine, Denise, Doris and Delroy Pearson. Between 1985 and 1988, Five Star had four top 20 albums and 15 top 40 singles in the UK ...

Debbie Arnold Debbie Arnold (born 14 June 1955) is an English actress, producer and voice artist. She is known for her portrayal of April Branning in BBC soap opera ''EastEnders'' between 1995 and 1996. Arnold has portrayed regular characters in ''EastEnder ...

Leslie Crowther Leslie Douglas Sargent Crowther, CBE (6 February 1933 – 29 September 1996) was an English comedian, actor, TV presenter, and game show host. Biography Crowther was born on Monday, 6 February, 1933 in West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire, son of ...

Charles Pemberton Charles is a masculine given name predominantly found in English and French speaking countries. It is from the French form ''Charles'' of the Proto-Germanic name (in runic alphabet) or ''*karilaz'' (in Latin alphabet), whose meaning was "f ...

* Episode 4–1 February - Starring

, Dustin Gee with guests Mia Carla,

Buster Merryfield Harry "Buster" Merryfield (27 November 1920England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916–2007 – 23 June 1999) was an English actor best known for starring as Uncle Albert in the BBC comedy ''Only Fools and Horses''. Early life Merry ...

, Dudley Stevens, The Flaming Mussolinis * Episode 5–8 February - Starring

, Dustin Gee with guests

John Challis John Spurley Challis (16 August 1942 – 19 September 2021) was an English actor. He had an extensive theatre and television career but is best known for portraying Terrance Aubrey "Boycie" Boyce in the long-running BBC Television sitcom ''Onl ...

, Laura Francis,

Jessica Martin Jessica Cecelia Anna Maria Martin (born 25 August 1962) is an English actress, singer, and impressionist whose career has diversified to include comic writing and illustrating. Her television roles have included ''Spitting Image'', '' Copy Cats ...

Royce Mills Anthony Royce Mills (12 May 1942 – 21 May 2019) was an English television, stage and film actor. He attended Eastbourne College, then studied fine art for five years and qualified as a theatre designer before attending the Guildhall School wh ...

, Roy Walker * Episode 6–15 February - Starring

, Dustin Gee with guests

John Bluthal John Bluthal (born Isaac Bluthal; 12 August 1929 – 15 November 2018) was a Polish-born Australian actor and comedian, noted for his six-decade career internationally in Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States. He started his career ...

Nula Conwell Nula Conwell (born 24 May 1959) is an English character actress. Career Conwell is best known for playing W.P.C/W.D.C. Viv Martella in the long-running crime UK series ''The Bill'' from 1984 to 1993, until her character was killed off. She ...

Jeffrey Holland Jeffrey Holland may refer to: *Jeffrey Holland (actor) (born 1946), English television actor *Jeffrey R. Holland (born 1940), American educator and leader in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints *Jeffrey Scott Holland (born 1966), Americ ...

* Episode 7–22 February - Starring

, Dustin Gee with guests Dean Park, Grahame Gardenl, Tania Jones,

, Sonny Hayes & Co

1987 - Les Dennis's Laughter Show - Series 4

* Episode 1–13 June - Starring

with guests

Joe Longthorne Joseph Patrick Daniel Longthorne (31 May 1955 – 3 August 2019) was an English singer and Impressionist (entertainment), impressionist. He performed on stage and television, and released three music recording sales certification, platinum al ...

, Martin Daniels, Lisa Maxwell,

Shane Ritchie Shane Patrick Paul Roche (born 11 March 1964), known as Shane Richie, is a British actor, comedian, television presenter and singer. Following initial success as a stage and screen performer, he became best known for his portrayal of the charac ...

Donald Hewlett Donald Marland Hewlett (30 August 1920 – 4 June 2011) was a British actor who was best known for his sitcom roles as Colonel Charles Reynolds in ''It Ain't Half Hot Mum'' and Lord Meldrum in '' You Rang, M'Lord?'', both written by Jimmy Perry ...

, Aiden Waters * Episode 2–20 June - Starring

with guests

, Martin Daniels, Lisa Maxwell, The 2 Marks, Bella Emberg * Episode 3–27 June - Starring

with guests

, Martin Daniels, Lisa Maxwell,

Wayne Dobson Wayne Dobson (born 5 July 1957, Leicester, England) is an English magician, who became well-known through various television appearances in the late 1980s and 1990s. At the height of his fame he had his own television series ''Wayne Dobson - A Ki ...

* Episode 4–4 July - Starring

with guests

, Martin Daniels, Lisa Maxwell,

Richard Digance Richard Digance (pronounced DYE-jance; born 24 February 1949) is an English comedian and folk singer. Early life Digance was born in Plaistow, East London. After his family moved to nearby East Ham, he attended Vicarage Lane Primary Sch ...

, Aiden Waters * Episode 5–11 July - Starring

with guests

, Martin Daniels, Lisa Maxwell,

Billy Pearce Billy Pearce (born 1 February 1951) is an English performer, comedian, actor and entertainer. A regular on UK television in the 1980s and 1990s, Pearce has been described as a "supreme entertainer". He particularly loves performing at the Alhambr ...

, Mike Reid/Mike Reid (actor),

Lou Hirsch Lou may refer to: __NOTOC__ Personal name * Lou (given name), a list of people and fictional characters *Lou (German singer) *Lou (French singer) * Lou (surname 娄), the 229th most common surname in China * Lou (surname 楼), the 269th most common ...

* Episode 6–18 July - Starring

with guests

, Martin Daniels, Lisa Maxwell, Jeff Stevenston

1988 - The Les Dennis Laughter Show - Series 5

* Episode 1–28 May - Starring

with guests

, Mark Walker, Lisa Maxwell, Bella Emberg,

Jim Bowen James Brown Whittaker (born Peter Williams; 20 August 1937 – 14 March 2018), known professionally as Jim Bowen, was an English stand-up comedian, actor and television personality. He was the long-time host of the ITV game show ''Bullseye'', ...

Mark Heap Mark Heap (born 13 May 1957) is an English actor and comedian. He is known for his roles in television comedies, including, ''Brass Eye'', ''Big Train'', ''Spaced'', ''Jam (TV series), Jam'', ''Green Wing'', ''Friday Night Dinner'', ''Upstart ...

John Junkin John Francis Junkin (29 January 1930 – 7 March 2006) was an English actor and scriptwriter who had a long career in radio, television and film, specialising in comedy. Early life Born in Ealing, Middlesex, the son of a policeman, he and hi ...

, Mark Saban, Jeff Richer Dancers * Episode 2–4 June - Starring

with guests

, Martin Daniels, Lisa Maxwell, Bella Emberg,

Myrtle Devenish Myrtle Devenish (29 July 1912 – 21 January 2007) was a British film actress. She appeared in Terry Gilliam's 1985 cult film ''Brazil'', in a 1988 episode of Crimewatch, and had a role in the 1980s drama Together. Devenish was born in Ebb ...

, Stuart Fell,

, Robert Rawles, Mark Saban, Basil Soper, Jeff Richer Dancers * Episode 3–11 June - Starring

with guests

, Mark Walker, Lisa Maxwell, Bella Emberg,

Lila Kaye Lila Kaye (7 November 1929 – 10 January 2012) was an English actress. She spent a number of years working in the United States, on Broadway and in television, before returning to England. Born in Middlesbrough, North Riding of Yorkshire, sh ...

, Geoffrey Russell, Mark Saban, Jeff Richer Dancers * Episode 4–18 June - Starring

with guests

, Martin Daniels, Mark Walker, Lisa Maxwell, Bella Emberg,

Craig Ferguson Craig Ferguson (born 17 May 1962) is a Scottish-born American comedian, actor, writer, and television host. He is best known for hosting the CBS late-night talk show ''The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson'' (2005–2014), for which he won a ...

, Gordon Kennedy,

Alex Norton Alexander Hugh Norton (born 27 January 1950) is a Scottish actor. He is known for his roles as DCI Matt Burke in the STV detective drama series '' Taggart'', Eric Baird in BBC Two sitcom '' Two Doors Down'', DCS Wallace in '' Extremely Dangerou ...

, Jeff Richer Dancers * Episode 5–25 June - Starring

with guests

Gorden Kaye Gordon Irving Kaye(7 April 194123 January 2017), known professionally as Gorden Kaye, was an English actor, best known for playing womanising café owner René Artois in the television comedy series Allo 'Allo!''. Early life Kaye was born o ...

, Mark Walker, Lisa Maxwell, Bella Emberg,

, Gordon Kennedy,

, Mark Saban, Jeff Richer Dancers * Episode 6–2 July - Starring

with guests

, Martin Daniels, Lisa Maxwell, Bella Emberg,

Eamonn Walker Eamonn Roderique Walker (born 12 June 1962) is an English film, television, and theatre actor. In the United States he is known for playing Kareem Saïd in the HBO television series '' Oz'', for which he won a CableACE Award, and (since 2012) Ch ...

, Mark Saban,

Dorothy Vernon Dorothy Vernon (1544 – 24 June 1584), the younger daughter of Sir George Vernon and Margaret ''nee'' Talbois (or Tailboys), was the heiress of Haddon Hall, an English country house in Derbyshire with its origins in the 12th century. She marr ...

, Jeff Richer Dancers * Episode 7–9 July - Starring

with guests

, Mark Walker, Lisa Maxwell, Bella Emberg,

, Mark Saban,

Molly Weir Mary Weir (17 March 1910 – 28 November 2004), known as Molly Weir, was a Scottish actress. She appeared as the character Hazel the McWitch in the BBC TV series '' Rentaghost''. She was the sister of naturalist and broadcaster Tom Weir. B ...

Angus Lennie Angus Wilson Lennie (18 April 1930 – 14 September 2014) was a Scottish film and theatre character actor with a 50-year career span. His numerous credits include the character of Flying Officer Archibald Ives in '' The Great Escape'', and ' ...

, Jeff Richer Dancers * Episode 8–16 July - Starring

with guests

, Martin Daniels, Lisa Maxwell, Bella Emberg,

, Mark Walker,

, Mark Saban,

, Jeff Richer Dancers * 1988 Christmas special-27 December - Starring

with guests Martin Daniels, Lisa Maxwell, Bella Emberg,

George Layton George Layton (born 2 March 1943) is an English actor, director, screenwriter and author best known for three television roles – junior doctor Paul Collier in the comedy series '' Doctor in the House'' and its sequels '' Doctor at Large'', '' ...

, Mark Walker, Gary Lovini, Bruce Callender, Christopher Fah, Jeff Richer Dancers

1989 - The Les Dennis Laughter Show - Series 6

* Episode 1–10 June - Starring

with guests Martin Daniels, Lisa Maxwell, Bella Emberg,

, Mark Walker,

Burt Kwouk Herbert Tsangtse Kwouk, (; ; 18 July 1930 – 24 May 2016) was a British actor, known for his role as Cato in the ''Pink Panther'' films. He made appearances in many television programmes, including a portrayal of Imperial Japanese Army Ma ...

, Colin Skeaping,

Tip Tipping Tip Tipping (13 February 1958 – 5 February 1993) was an English film and television stuntman and actor. Biography Prior to his career as a stuntman, Tipping served in the Royal Marines and 21st SAS Regiment. He appeared in television serie ...

, Jeff Richer Dancers * Episode 2–17 June - Starring

with guests Martin Daniels, Lisa Maxwell, Bella Emberg,

, Mark Walker, Eric Carte, Brian Conway,

Paul Shearer ''The Fast Show'', known as ''Brilliant'' in the US, is a BBC comedy sketch show that ran from 1994 to 1997, with specials in 2000 and 2014. The show's central performers were Paul Whitehouse, Charlie Higson, Simon Day, Mark Williams, John Th ...

, Grahame Wyles, Jeff Richer Dancers * Episode 3–24 June - Starring

with guests Martin Daniels, Lisa Maxwell, Mark Walker,

, Michael Stainton,

Nicholas Bennett Cllr Nicholas Jerome Bennett JP (born 7 May 1949) is a British politician and a former Mayor of the London Borough of Bromley. A member of the Conservative Party, he served as a Member of Parliament (MP) from 1987 to 1992 representing the const ...

, Jeff Richer Dancers * Episode 4–1 July - Starring

with guests Martin Daniels, Lisa Maxwell,

Roy Hudd Roy Hudd, OBE (16 May 1936 – 15 March 2020) was an English comedian, actor, presenter, radio host, author and authority on the history of music hall entertainment. Early life Hudd was born in Croydon on 16 May 1936 to Evalina "Evie" (née ...

, Mark Walker,

Ed Bishop George Victor Bishop (11 June 1932 – 8 June 2005), known professionally as Ed Bishop or sometimes Edward Bishop, was an American actor. He was known for playing Commander Ed Straker in ''UFO'', Captain Blue in ''Captain Scarlet and the Myste ...

, Jeff Richer Dancers * Episode 5–8 July - Starring

with guests Martin Daniels, Lisa Maxwell, Robert East, Benedict Eccles, Mark Walker, Graham Wyles, Jeff Richer Dancers * Episode 6–15 July - Starring

with guests Martin Daniels, Lisa Maxwell,

, Mark Walker,

, Jeff Richer Dancers * 1989 Christmas Special - 23 December - Starring

with guests Lisa Maxwell, Bella Emberg,

Mac McDonald Mac McDonald (born Terence McDonald; June 18, 1949) is an American actor. He is known for playing Captain Hollister on the BBC TV series '' Red Dwarf'' and frequently plays American characters in other British TV shows. He has also had many mov ...

, Bruce Callender, Martin Daniels, Gary Lovini, Jeff Richer Dancers, Val Stokes Singers

1990 - The Les Dennis Laughter Show - Series 7

* Episode 1–9 June - Starring

with guests Martin Daniels, Lisa Maxwell, John Martin,

Roy Holder Roy Trevor Holder (15 June 1946 – 9 November 2021) was an English film and television actor who appeared in various programmes including '' Ace of Wands'', ''Z-Cars'', '' Spearhead'', the ''Doctor Who'' serial ''The Caves of Androzani''. His f ...

, Dominic Lake * Episode 2–16 June - Starring

with guests Martin Daniels, Lisa Maxwell, Bella Emberg, Mark Walker,

Chris Greener Christopher Paul Greener (21 November 1943 – 11 February 2015) was a British actor and basketball player who went on to represent the United Kingdom. Greener was born in New Brighton, Wallasey, Cheshire. He was at one point the tallest ...

, Anthony Millan,

Jonathan Prince Jonathan Alexander Prince (born August 16, 1958) is an American actor, director, screenwriter and movie producer. Career Prince embarked on an acting career following graduation from Harvard University. His played Leo in the 1981 CBS series ''M ...

, The Richard Sampson Dancers * Episode 3–23 June - Starring

with guests Martin Daniels, Lisa Maxwell, Bella Emberg, Mark Walker,

, The Richard Sampson Dancers * Episode 4–30 June - Starring

with guests Martin Daniels, Lisa Maxwell, John Martin,

, John Gleeson,

, The Richard Sampson Dancers * Episode 5–14 July - Starring

with guests Martin Daniels, Lisa Maxwell, Mark Walker,

, John Gleeson * Episode 6–21 July - Starring

with guests Martin Daniels, Lisa Maxwell, Mike Ozman,

Diane Langton Diane Langton (born 31 May 1947) is an English actress and singer, known for playing Marlena "Nana" McQueen in ''Hollyoaks'' from 2007 to 2009 and 2012 onwards. Career Langton has appeared in numerous television series. In the 1980s, she appear ...

* 1990 Christmas Special - 22 December - Starring

with guests, Lisa Maxwell, Gary Lovini, Mark Robertson,

Brian Glover Brian Glover (2 April 1934 – 24 July 1997) was an English actor and writer. He worked as a teacher and professional wrestler before commencing an acting career which included films, many roles on British television and work on the stage. His ...

, The Richard Sampson Dancers

1991 - The Les Dennis Laughter Show - Series 8

* Episode 1–22 June - Starring

with guests Martin Daniels, Lisa Maxwell, Bruce Grobbellar, Benedict Eccles,

, Herbert Johnston,

Clayton Mark Clayton Mark (June 30, 1858 – July 7, 1936), one of the pioneer makers of steel pipe in the United States, was an industrialist in the Chicago area who founded the Mark Manufacturing Company in 1888, a firm for the fabrication and sale of water-w ...

, Roger Mark, The Richard Sampson Dancers * Episode 2–29 June - Starring

with guests Martin Daniels, Lisa Maxwell, John Gleeson,

, Stuart St Paul,

Michael Sheard Michael Sheard (18 June 1938 – 31 August 2005) was a Scottish character actor who featured in many films and television programmes, and was known for playing villains. His most prominent television role was as strict deputy headmaster Mauric ...

, The Richard Sampson Dancers * Episode 3–6 July - Starring

with guests Martin Daniels, Lisa Maxwell,

Bryn Williams Bryn Dwyfor Williams (born 6 June 1977) is a chef originally from Denbigh, Wales. He is the head chef and sole proprietor of Odette's Restaurant, Primrose Hill, London. He shot to fame as merely a sous chef in 2006 by beating established and ...

, The Richard Sampson Dancers * Episode 4–13 July - Starring

with guests Martin Daniels,

, John Martin,

Owen Brenman Owen Brenman (born 17 December 1956, in London) is an English actor best known for his role as next-door neighbour Nick Swainey in the multi-award-winning BBC sitcom '' One Foot in the Grave'', which ran for ten years (1990–2000) and was wri ...

, Benedict Eccles, Stuart Fell,

, The Richard Sampson Dancers * Episode 5–20 July - Starring

with guests Martin Daniels,

, John Martin,

, Gail Harrison,

Elizabeth Norton Elizabeth Norton is a British historian specialising in the queens of England and the Tudor period. She obtained a Master of Arts in archaeology and anthropology from the University of Cambridge, being awarded a Double First Class degree, and a ...

Peter Stockbridge Peter may refer to: People * List of people named Peter, a list of people and fictional characters with the given name * Peter (given name) ** Saint Peter (died 60s), apostle of Jesus, leader of the early Christian Church * Peter (surname), a su ...

, The Richard Sampson Dancers * Episode 6–27 July - Starring

with guests Martin Daniels,

, John Martin,

, Joanne Heywood,

, Herbert Johnson,

, The Richard Sampson Dancers

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