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Summary

A relatively short-lived but highly influential sketch show, The Frost Report was presented by David Frost.

Among regular performers were John Cleese, Ronnie Barker and Ronnie Corbett.

Among the writers were many who later became the leading authors of British comedy television programmes. John Cleese, Graham Chapman, Michael Palin, Terry Jones, Eric Idle, David Nobbs and Peter Tinniswood (among others) all contributed sketches for the programme.

Each programme had a distinct satirical, political or social "theme", with sketches and monologues written accordingly.

The best-remembered sketches are probably the "three classes" items involving John Cleese (Upper Class), Ronnie Barker (Middle Class) and Ronnie Corbett (Working Class).

Cast List

  David Frost    
  John Cleese    
  Ronnie Barker    
  Ronnie Corbett    
  Nicky Henson    
  Sheila Steafel    

Production Details

Written by:
Marty Feldman, John Law, Antony Jay, John Cleese, Graham Chapman, Michael Palin, Terry Jones, Eric Idle, Others

Produced by:
James Gilbert

2 series, 28 episodes

Transmitted: 1966-67

BBC Television