Comedy Collection (page 8)

Lenny Henry, comedian, having some fun at Great Yarmouth, Norfolk. June 1978. Sir Lenworth George Henry, CBE (born 29 August 1958), known as Lenny Henry, is a British stand-up comedian, actor

Morecambe and Wise present Des O Connor with a golden disc to mark 100000 sales of his album Just for you. 8th January 1980. desobit

Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise, photo-call after it was announced that the comedians are to star in a seven week BBC Light Entertainment Series, pictured at BBC Studios, Wood Lane, London

John Mills, Guest Stars on the Morecambe & Wise Show, 31st May 1971. Pictured with Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise in Stalag 54 Prison Escape sketch

Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise, will be taking part in a charity weight losing competition, proceeds going to MIND, pictured during weigh-in, and with Mirror Columnist Marjorie Proops, 28th April 1971

Rehearsing Morecambe & Wise Christmas Show, 18th December 1973. Hannah Gordon in a farmyard scene

Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise, still able to enjoy a laugh as they take a break from daily rehearsals ahead of their upcoming Christmas show, 12th December 1973

Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise, photo-call launch party for their joint autobiography, titled Eric & Ernie, pictured at Carlton Tower Hotel, London, 17th September 1973

Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise present 22 member Pools Syndicate from Dewsbury Engineering Works with winners cheque for £ 266, 644, at the Waldorf Hotel, London, 4th April 1973

Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise, pictured with BBC producer and director John Ammonds, working on a script for their show, pictured at the BBC Rehearsal room, Acton, Tuesday 2nd January 1973

Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise, visit Madame Tussauds London, to inspect their new waxworks, Friday 11th February 1972

Ernie Wise, of the comedy double act Morecambe & Wise, meets five year old heart patient Neil Smith and his sister Julia, of Dipton Grove, Cramlington

Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise, Film Premiere of The Intelligence Men at the Odeon Cinema, Manchester, 25th March 1965. Also pictured, Actresses, Gloria Paul and Jacqueline Jones

Comedian Ernie Wise & wife Doreen, February 1977

Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise, Photo-call in Courtyard of BBC Television Centre, London, 17th July 1969

Ernie Wise, one half of double act Morecambe & Wise, pictured at home, 16th November 1968

Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher presents the National Vala Award of the National Viewers and Listeners Association to the team of BBC TV Programme Yes Minister, pictured London, January 1984

Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher presents the National Vala Award of the National Viewers and Listeners Association to the team of BBC TV Programme Yes Minister, pictured London, January 1984

The Goodies, on the perfect answer to petrol rationing, ride their three seater tandem bicycle in London, Wednesday 21st November 1973

George Formby 1953-1175-2 From the late 1930s through the early 1940s Formby was Britains most popular movie comic. With his huge grin and ever present Ukelele

British comedian Ernie Wise showing off his fat hairy legs to his wife. June 1980

Peter Sellers Cars Mini Cooper Swinging Sixties Collection May 63 Peter Sellers at the Hooper works in Kilburn London where he has had improvements made to the interior of his Mini Cooper

British comedian Ernie Wise showing off his fat hairy legs to his wife. June 1980

Eric Morcambe and Ernie Wise with Glenda Jackson. Eric Morcambe and Ernie Wise tried to become -character" actors when they played opposite Glenda Jackson who plays the part of Queen Victoria in

Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise during rehearsals for their show. The boys in a sketch with actress Ann Hamilton. December 1969 Z12317-005

Spike Milligan at rehearsals for London Weekend, TVs new series called " Curry and Chips" in which he plays with Eric Sykes an Indian working in a joke factory. November 1969 P011409

Morecambe and Wise with Des O Connor. Morecambe and Wise present Des O Connor with a golden disc to mark 100000 sales of his album Just for you. 8th January 1980. desobit

Menander (ca. 342-ca. 292 BC). Portrait
Menander (ca.342-ca.292 BC). Greek dramatist, representative of the athenian New Comedy. Roman copy of a Greek original. Glyptothek. Munich. Germany

Twelfth Night, Act II Scene iv, by William Heath Robinson
Scene from the Shakespeare comedy, Twelfth Night, Act II Scene iv, illustration by William Heath Robinson. Showing a banquet at Orsinos house, with the clown Feste singing a sad love song

Tango craze: British ballroom version imagined, 1913
" The tango untangled, and made suitable for use in British ballrooms." The Bystander imagines a sanitised version of the tango, suitable for dancing in respectable British ballrooms

A horrible business - Butchers shop, 1851
Humourous scene from a butchers shop, 1851. Master Butcher: " Did you take old Major Dumbledores ribs to No. 12?" Boy: " Yes

Orlando and the Wrestler, from As You Like It by William Shakespeare, engraved Charles W
XYC277387 Orlando and the Wrestler, from As You Like It by William Shakespeare, engraved Charles W. Sharpe (coloured engraving) by Maclise

Henri Poincare, caricature C015 / 6708
Henri Poincare, caricature

Lupino Lane in Pirates beware, 1928
SILENT FILM STILL: PIRATES. Lupino Lane in Pirates beware, 1928

GILBERT & SULLIVAN: MIKADO. Sketches from The Mikado, Gilbert and Sullivans new comic opera at the Savoy Theatre in London. Line engraving from an English newspaper of 1885

Poster, Jersey Airways
Poster, I m going by Jersey Airways, showing monkeys, a pig and a puppy rejecting alternative means of transport. Lawson Wood produced an number of posters for Jersey Airways which from its formation

Federal WPA. Theatre Yiddish Unit presents The tailor becomes a storekeeper A comedy by David Pinski with music. Poster for Federal Theatre Yiddish Unit presentation of The Tailor Becomes a

Pantomime artist Will Evans with his children
Will Evans (1866 -1931) was an eccentric comedian who performed in pantomime from a young age, and appeared on the music halls in the 1890s

SILENT FILM STILL: PIRATES. Lupino Lane in Pirates Beware, 1928

THE GOLD RUSH, 1925. Charlie Chaplin in a scene from The Gold Rush

Adventures of Robinson Crusoe, music sheet
Music sheet cover design, The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe, written and sung by Mr Harry Clifton. Various scenes are depicted, with the discovery of the footprint in the sand at the centre

Very Well Meant by H. M. Bateman
A well-meaning tourist offers a carrot to the horse of a Guard standing in its traditional sentry post in Whitehall, London, much to the horses astonishment. Not the done thing

A Very Cross Word Puzzle by William Heath Robinson
As a golfer manages to hit a passer by forcefully on the head with a ball, the illustrator invites the reader to fill in the crossword puzzle: " Across: A Forceful Exclamation!"

Les Filles Jackson et Cie operetta poster
Poster advertising the operetta " Les Filles Jackson et Cie" composed by J. Clerice, showing a scene with a lady halfway up a ships netting much to the astonishment of more conservative

Frances Kelly Actress
Frances " Fanny" Kelly, immensely talented and popular Irish actress, appeared mostly at Drury Lane for 36 years with undiminished acclaim, renowned for comedy roles

Dante Alighieri, Italian poet, best known for his long narrative poem, the Divine Comedy

Scene from Shakespeares Twelfth Night
A scene from Shakespeares comedy, Twelfth Night, in which Sir Toby Belch encourages the reluctant duellists, Sir Andrew Aguecheek and the page Cesario (Viola disguised)

Morecambe and Wise and Penelope Keith
Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise filming their 1977 Christmas TV special with Penelope Keith

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From timeless classics to uproarious slapstick, it has always been a universal language that brings joy and laughter to audiences. 🎭✨ The UK quad poster for The Ladykillers (1955) showcases the perfect blend of wit and mischief, as a group of eccentric criminals find themselves in hilarious situations. Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy's comedic genius shines through in James W Hornes Beau Hunks (1931), leaving us in stitches with their impeccable timing and physical comedy. Restless Natives (1985) UK release one sheet poster promises an adventure filled with side-splitting moments as two Scottish friends embark on a comical journey of rebellion against society. GILBERT & SULLIVAN's 1878 production of H. M. S. Pinafore captivated audiences with its witty lyrics and humorous storyline, proving that even musicals can be infused with comedic brilliance. Laurel and Hardy, the iconic duo known for their hilarious antics, never fail to entertain. Whether it's James Parrotts Night Owls (1930) or any other film they starred in, their chemistry is unmatched. Carry On Screaming (1966), a quintessential British comedy-horror film from the Carry On series, delivers laughs aplenty while spoofing classic horror tropes. Billy Liar takes us on a whimsical journey through the imagination of its titular character, offering plenty of chuckles along the way. The re-issue poster for The LadyKillers reminds us why this darkly funny crime caper remains an all-time favorite among fans worldwide – brilliant performances combined with clever dialogue make it an unforgettable experience. In Leave Them Laughing (1928), LAUREL AND HARDY prove once again why they are legends of silent cinema by effortlessly tickling our funny bones alongside a befuddled police officer.