BFI Discovers Two Lost Episodes Of John Cleese, Graham Chapman TV Series

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The British Film Institute announced that they have found two lost episodes of the 1967 British series, “At Last the 1948 Show”. The sketch comedy series starred John Cleese, Tim Brooke-Taylor, Marty Feldman, Graham Chapman and “the lovely” Aimi Macdonald.

Most of the episodes of this groundbreaking comedy show which parodied different broadcast formats, were considered lost. The two episodes found were the very first one ever aired and the very last. They were discovered when the BFI was given permission to go through the archives of late British broadcaster and host, David Frost.

Dick Fiddy, BFI Television Consultant talked about the finding these lost episodes. He said, “This latest recovery is a crucial find. It represents a key moment in the history of British television comedy featuring the combined talents of some of its greatest exponents. These gifted comedians, all in their 20s and 30s, were let off the leash and allowed to experiment with style and content, resulting in shows which have had an enduring influence on comedy worldwide.” The show was a predecessor of the Monty Python series.

The “At Last the 1948 Show” newly found episodes will be presented by John Cleese at London’s BFI Southbank on Sunday, December 7th as part of the BFI’s annual celebration of newly recovered television programs, “Missing Believed Wiped”.

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