Classic comedies

The 85-year-old also appeared in EastEnders as Aunt Sal, sister of Peggy Mitchell, played by Barbara Windsor.

Michael Crawford as Frank Spencer in Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em

In scenes reminiscent of the episode Do-It-Yourself Mr Bean, Atkinson lapped up the sights from the comfort of the armchair strapped to the top of his car as it whizzed by the iconic London landmark.

Comedian Spike Milligan was born on April 16, 1918 in India. To celebrate one of Britain's funniest comics here is a selection of his wittiest quotes, illustrated with some super photographs of the great man.

Not The Nine O'Clock News

the Three Stooges, American comedy team noted for violent anarchic slapstick and comedy routines rooted in the burlesque tradition. Six men were members of the team throughout the years: Shemp Howard (original name Samuel Horwitz; b. March 17, 1895, New York, New York, U.S.—d. November 23, 1955, Los Angeles, California), Moe Howard (original name Moses Horwitz; b. June 19, 1897, New York City—d. May 4, 1975, Los Angeles), Larry Fine (original name Louis Feinberg; b. October 5, 1902…

First and Last Pictures

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"Live everyday as though it's your last 'cause one day you'll be right."

The great eccentric British comedian Terry-Thomas (Thomas Terry Hoar Stevens, 1911-1990) was born on July 10. It may shock you (or perhaps not) to know that this quintessential caricature of an upp…