Well, you can run eight and three quarter four-minute miles. Or you can fly halfway to Ostend or you can boil yourself an extremely hard egg. On the other hand you could join those two brilliant comedy impressionists Les Dennis and Dustin Gee along with comedian Roy Jay, that 'Slither Hither, Spook Spook Man' for television's fastest and snappiest laughter and music show. Resident guests for the series Hale and Pace with Caroline Dennis Special guests David Copperfield, David Essex
Those talented comedy impressionists Les Dennis and Dustin Gee together with Roy 'Slither' Jay bring you another mixture of fast-moving comedy and music in the second show of this series with Caroline Dennis and guests Lorraine Chase , Brian Conley and Hale and Pace
Les Dennis and Dustin Gee together with Roy 'Slither' Jay bring you another mixture of fast-moving comedy and music in the third show of the series with Caroline Dennis and guests Su Pollard , Hale and Pace
Les Dennis , Dustin Gee and Roy Jay bring you a further blend of comedy and music in the final show of the series. With Caroline Dennis and guests Al Dean , Nik Kershaw and Hale and Pace
Those talented comedy impressionists Les Dennis and Dustin Gee return to BBC1 with a new series of fast-moving comedy and music. They are joined this week by comedy newcomer Peter Piper and the very funny Roy Walker. Michael Barrymore makes a special guest appearance
Les Dennis and Dustin Gee impress us with more characters including Coronation Street's Vera and Mavis, and Dustin's impression of Larry Grayson. Dustin also finds out what Larry Grayson himself, who is making a special guest appearance, has to say about the portrayal. Comedy entertainer Jeff Stevenson and singer composer Gerard Kenny are the guest artists in tonight's show.
Les Dennis and Dustin Gee show their versatility with further impressions and characters ranging from Cilia to Keith Harris and Orville. They are joined by Slither Spook, Roy Jay Harvey and the Wallbangers and Roy Walker with his own brand of laid back humour.
More fast-moving comedy and music featuring Les Dennis and Dustin Gee with their impressions and characters. They are joined this week by comedian Gary Wilmott and music is provided by the talented newcomer Jani
featuring Les Dennis and Dustin Gee. In this week's show Les and Dustin take to the ice as they attempt to become the new Dorvill and Tean. They are joined by comedian Peter Price and the Black Abbotts who create havoc with their knockabout humour and clowning
Rod Stewart , David Bowie , Boy George - to name but a few. Les Dennis and Dustin Gee impress in a musical finale in the last show of the present series. They are joined this week by comedian Greg Rogers and music is supplied by Harvey and the Wallbangers
In the first of a new series Les and Dustin impress us with more famous characters. Vera and Mavis take a trip to Denver. Are they to be cast in Dynasty? David Bowie and Mick Jagger are taken off dancing down a street and Les and Dustin begin their Quest for the Key - the first episode of a hilarious medieval romp. Their guest this week is Roy Walker with his own brand of laid back humour.
A fast-fire comedy and music show. Les and Dustin keep the pace rattling along with more famous impressions and characters range from Smith and Jones to Phyllis and Percy from Coronation Street. In part two of Quest for the Key Les and Dustin continue their search in a 'Monastery for the Environment'. Their guests this week are comedy music act, Black Onyx and Made in England.
A further instalment of fast-fire comedy and music with the help of comedy impressionists Les and Dustin. "It's not me, it's the donkey!" In episode three of 'Quest for the Key' the donkey needs a wash and the knight and his squire continue their search for the key at the 'Acme' travel agency. Their guests this week are Roy Walker and Five Star.
A fast-fire comedy and music show. Les and Dustin keep the pace rattling along with more famous impressions and characters range from Smith and Jones to Phyllis and Percy from Coronation Street. In part two of Quest for the Key Les and Dustin continue their search in a 'Monastery for the Environment'. Their guests this week are comedy music act, Black Onyx and Made in England.
A further instalment of fast-fire comedy and music with the help of comedy impressionists Les and Dustin. 'It's not me, it's the donkey'! In episode three of Quest for the Key the donkey needs a wash and the knight and his squire continue their search for the key at the 'Acme' travel agency. Their guests this week are Roy Walker and Five Star.
More fun and frolics on this fast-moving comedy and music show. Russell Harty meets his nanny, Thatcher and Reagan try a stint at reading the news and, as the Quest for the Key continues, Les and Dustin are confronted by oncoming traffic and a search for lodgings at the Holyday Inn. Their guest this week is comedienne Mia Carla and the music is supplied by Dan Hartman.
Les and Dustin give us a glimpse at the EastEnders and a rousing impression of Arthur Scargill and Derek Hatton. In their Quest for the Key the search takes them to a hamburger stall, a confrontation with the police and an appointment with Dr Zordas. Their guests this week are Roy Walker and Black Onyx
The Laughter Show returns to BBC1 with a brand-new summer series of fast-moving comedy and music, starring the multi-talented popular impressionist Les Dennis, who is strongly supported by Martin P. Daniels and Lisa Maxwell. Les's special guest is Joe Longthorne whose vocal technique will delight and amaze when he does his impressions of popular entertainers. There are further laughs from young new comic Shane Richie.
Guest star Joe Longthome featuring Martin P. Daniels with Lisa Maxwell guest comics The 2 Marks and the Jeff Richer Dancers also appearing Bella Emberg. More hilarious frolics as Les shows off his great versatility in another fun-packed show. Les and Joe wreak havoc in a home for retired game show hosts and Les goes back to his childhood in One Man and His Wife.
In the Laughter Show this week Les as Crocodile Dundee finds that he has a linguistic problem with his doctor. Muriel Gray interviews heavy metal personality David Lee How Gross, and Joe Longthorne dons the character of Harry Cluttercrutch, alias Elvis, in search of a backing group of famous personalities. Wayne Dobson finds a comic magical touch to add to the proceedings.
Moonlighting is one of the attractions of this week's show when Les impersonates Bruce Willis in a spoof of the popular TV series. Fiona Filofax brings you up to date on the Yuppie scene and Frank Spencer reveals a secret when he assumes the role of Phantom Frank. Richard Digance brings you his own unique brand of comedy.
Comedian Mike Reid joins Les as they portray two characters in a hilarious send-up of the popular TV series Big Deal. Les pays a return visit to Children's offers more strange delights. A feast of stunning singing impressions is in store as Joe goes 'country and western'. While Parky and Harty find time for a little song and dance. The guest comedian this week is the zany, popular, young entertainer Billy Pearce
For the final show of the present series Les and Lisa become royal presenters of Blue Peter , Dirty Den finds a few choice words about the goings-on in Albert Square and Esther Rantzen meets a policeman with a singing dog. Joe Longthorne gives you some of his most popular impressions including Shirley Bassey and Tom Jones.
A thriller film serial, The Twenty-Nine Steps, begins starring Les as Richard Pranny , a hero whose name is the least of his problems. Frank Bough has a rough time on Holiday 88 and Joe sings a medley of rock hits. Finally, a visit to 'Chez Bullseye' for a unique glimpse inside the Jim Bowen household.
The comedy adventure serial with Richard Pranny , The Twenty-Nine Steps, continues. Les is joined by guest star Joe Longthorne and the popular Martin P. Daniels.
Jeffrey Holland and Bella Emberg join Les with a helping of Yorkshire dialect, Les impersonates Roger Cook who has difficulty entering his own home, the yuppies are back at the Pig and Filofax, and a mysterious fortune-teller could help Richard Pranny discover the secret of The Twenty-Nine Steps. Joe Longthorne and Mark Walker add their talents to the proceedings in another fun-packed show.
Les and Joe give Opportunity Knocks 1987 winners Rosser and Davies a run for their money. Lisa finds that her husband has become somewhat alien and far too nice. And there's more comedy adventure in The Twenty-Nine Steps. Martin performs a unique card trick and special guest Joe Longthorne concentrates on impressions of famous women singers including his hugely popular take-off of Shirley Bassey.
In tonight's show Les shows his impressionist versatility when the audience calls out for personalities he should impersonate. He is joined by the hugely popular actor Gorden Kaye when they join forces as the Two Renes. Joe Longthorne and Mark Walker , as always, add their considerable support to this fast-moving comedy show.
Les plays a despatch rider who works at 'Funky Bikers' - deliveries worldwide and also to Liverpool. Bill and Ben recreate their early days with subtitles, and there's more gripping adventure and comedy in the serial The Twenty-Nine Steps.
Joe Longthorne joins in a hilarious send-up of the popular group A-ha. Jim Bowen makes a second appearance - this time far removed from Bullseye. And in the penultimate episode of The Twenty-Nine Steps Richard Pranny arrives at the Hotel Glenhoddle for a mysterious night.
Joe Longthorne impresses with some great songs from popular American entertainers, Les plays six of the most popular characters from Coronation Street and the adventures of the The Twenty-Nine Steps draw to an end. Will Richard Pranny eventually escape from both villains and the police? Martin P. Daniels adds a magical touch as he attempts to find a hidden cheque.
Gary Lovini and the Jeff Richer Dancers Escape from the festive frolics with this special gift-wrapped edition of The Laughter Show. Join Les and the team for a feast of yuletide fun including a look at the ultimate X-X-X-Xmas movie.
James Bond finds himself in the pink as Les and the gang go to the movies. Meanwhile Alexander Graham Bell has problems with his phone. Starring Les Dennis and featuring Martin Daniels Lisa Maxwell , Mark Walker with special guests Jeffrey Holland , Burt Kwouk and the Jeff Richer Dancers.
Anyone for tennis? Casablanca? Or International Rescue? Humphrey Bogart , Ingrid Bergman , the entire cast of Thunderbirds, and the Sprokitt family join Les in the show this week. Starring Les Dennis and featuring Martin Daniels Lisa Maxwell , Mark Walker with special guests Bella Emberg Donald Hewlett and Eric Carte , Brian Conway Paul Shearer , Graham Wyles and the Jeff Richer Dancers.
Starring Les Dennis and featuring Martin Daniels , Lisa Maxwell and Mark Walker , with special guests Donald Hewlett, Michael Stainton , Nicholas Bennett and the Jeff Richer Dancers.
Kylie and Jason, Cagney and Lacey and an extremely butch army hairdresser come under Les's comedy microscope this week. Starring Les Dennis and featuring Martin Daniels Lisa Maxwell , Mark Walker with special guests Roy Hudd , Donald Hewlett Lou Hirsch , Ed ishop and the Jeff Richer Dancers
Arthur Daley isn't going anywhere for a while, and neither is a certain air squadron, as Les and his band serve up another slice of comedy. StarringnLes Dennis and featuring Martin Daniels Lisa Maxwell Mark Walker with special guests Robert East Benedict Eccles Graham Wyles and the Jeff Richer Dancers.
Sarring Les Dennis and featuring Martin Daniels Lisa Maxwell , Mark Walker with special guests Jeffrey Holland George Layton and the Jeff Richer Dancers. Les welcomes Michael Caine onto the show for a ripping yarn, while Matt, Craig and Luke provide the music.
White Christmas at the Holiday Inn Starring Les Dennis, Lisa Maxwell , Bella Emberg , Mac McDonald , with Mark Walker. Martin Daniels , Gary Lovini and the Jeff Richer Dancers. Bob Stubbs leaves a Broadway song and dance act to open an hotel. A heatwave plus Miss Maisy's appalling cooking mean Christmas at the inn looks anything but merry, until Bob's old dancing partners Ted and Betty La Bottomy help out.
The comedy show is back on the road with even more laughs a minute. Featuring comedian Martin Daniels performing magic of a different kind, actress Lisa Maxwell , stand-up comedy from John Martin , and actor Roy Holder.
Les Dennis shows you how, with the help of a chicken, two green peppers and a bottle of soya sauce, you can get the best out of your satellite dish. It's called 'stir fry'. With Lisa Maxwell and Bella Emberg and featuring Martin Daniels , Roy Holder , Anthony Millan and Mark Walker.
This week, Les Dennis dons the garb of Wonder Woman, Batman and Mavis Riley - but how he chooses to dress in his private life is up to him. With Lisa Maxwell and Bella Emberg and featuring Martin Daniels , Jonathan Prince and Mark Walker.
Les breaks more ground at the BBC and when he finishes digging the garden, he'll get on with the show. With Lisa Maxwell and featuring Martin Daniels , John Gleeson Roy Holder , John Martin and Jonathan Prince.
Tonight Les Dennis looks at the meaning of comedy, music, magic and dance. He also looks at the meaning of lots of other words in his dictionary. With Lisa Maxwell and featuring Martin Daniels , John Gleeson , Roy Holder , Mark Walker.
Les Dennis says that this series was made at half the expected cost; tonight he returns the other E10 to the BBC. With Lisa Maxwell and featuring Martin Daniels , Roy Holder , Diane Langton and Mike Osman.
Mr S Claus writes: There's nothing I like better at yuletide than the Christmas Radio Times. It lights easily, burns well and gives off copious amounts of heat. And while it smoulders away, I settle down with a venison sandwich and watch The Les Dennis Christmas Laughter Show. Nine out of ten santas said that their reindeer preferred it.
After five days' rehearsal and two days in the studio, Les Dennis returns for 30 minutes of impersonations, fun and laughter. With Lisa Maxwell.
Thirty minutes of hilarious fun. This week, the multi-talented comedian claims to be performing in the Newsnight studio. With Lisa Maxwell.
Les says, 'Remember to put your clocks back one hour tonight - always assuming you want to be late for work on Monday!' More madcap comedy for all the family.
Les Dennis provides another 30 minutes of fun-filled frivolity, with crazy characters and jaw-cracking jokes.
Les says: 'Tonight I'll be taking a look at several current cinema releases, so if anybody can recommend a good curry house near the Shepherd's Bush Odeon , could they please contact Radio Times' With Lisa Maxwell.
Les says: 'For this last show, we went to Fiji, land of rich food and exotic women. We didn't take any television cameras, but it was one hell of an end of series party!'