When it comes to the great icons of comedy, Britain rules the airwaves, screen and stage. No other country in the world can boast such a pedigree of top comic entertainers and their legacy lives on through their recordings and films.
From the silent screen stars Charlie Chaplin and Stan Laurel, to the modern day standups Peter Kay and Michael McIntyre, this affectionate collection of profiles includes more than 50 comedians who have stood the test of time and have cheered us all up throughout our everyday lives.
