Comedy Playhouse (1961)

Overview

Comedy Playhouse is a long-running British anthology series of one-off unrelated sitcoms that aired for 120 episodes from 1961 to 1975. Many episodes later graduated to their own series, including Steptoe and Son, Till Death Us Do Part, All Gas and Gaiters, The Liver Birds, Are You Being Served? and Last of the Summer Wine, which is the world's longest running sitcom, having run from January 1973 to August 2010.

Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

1961 • 10 Episodes

Season 2

1962 • 6 Episodes

Season 3

1963 • 17 Episodes

Season 4

1965 • 12 Episodes

Season 5

1966 • 9 Episodes

Season 6

1967 • 8 Episodes

Season 7

1968 • 9 Episodes

Season 8

1969 • 7 Episodes

Season 9

1969 • 4 Episodes

Season 10

1970 • 6 Episodes

Season 11

1970 • 4 Episodes

Season 12

1971 • 7 Episodes

Season 13

1972 • 6 Episodes

Season 14

1974 • 14 Episodes

Season 15

1975 • 14 Episodes

Season 16

2014 • 3 Episodes

Season 17

2016 • 3 Episodes

Season 18

2017 • 3 Episodes

Key Information

                                    Network
                                    BBC One
                                

                                    Type
                                    Scripted
                                

                                    Rating
                                    6.0/10
                                

                                    Language
                                    EN
                                

Cast & Crew

Spencer Jones

Leslie Winner

Julie Martin

Frances Renaud

Janet Hannington

Mandy

David Jason

Quentin

Rita Tushingham

Leonora

Madeline Smith

Aurelia Cammerleigh

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Comedy Playhouse about?

Comedy Playhouse is a long-running British anthology series of one-off unrelated sitcoms that aired for 120 episodes from 1961 to 1975. Many episodes later graduated to their own series, including...

How many seasons does Comedy Playhouse have?

Comedy Playhouse has 18 seasons with 142 episodes.

When did Comedy Playhouse premiere?

Comedy Playhouse premiered on December 15, 1961.

Is Comedy Playhouse still running?

No, Comedy Playhouse has ended. The final episode aired on September 15, 2017.

Where can I watch Comedy Playhouse?

Comedy Playhouse originally aired on BBC One. Check your local streaming services for availability.

What is the rating of Comedy Playhouse?

Comedy Playhouse has a rating of 6.0/10 based on user reviews.

What genre is Comedy Playhouse?

Comedy Playhouse is classified as Comedy.