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Andrew Cobby remembers an all-time classic music-hall sketch that shows no sign of dating.

In the history of comic strips, 'Peanuts' is among the most popular and influential. Running in newspapers in 75 countries and with a readership of over 300 million, it is arguably America's biggest export. But when it was animated for TV in 1965, CBS were reluctant to bring it to our screens.

When it comes to the history of the television cartoon series you need look no further than Bill Hanna and Joe Barbera. Creating countless cartoon characters and collecting seven Oscars, eight Emmys and a star on the Hollywood walk of fame, Hanna-Barbera were the masters of their craft.

Widely regarded as the greatest children's storyteller of the modern era, Oliver Postgate describes how he came to create his stories and characters, developing innovative techniques of animation and puppetry

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of arguably the finest television show US television ever produced, Brian Slade selects his top ten episodes of all time. No easy task when there's 256 to choose from!

You'll be shocked and amazed by what happened to the cast of Happy Days after they left our favourite Wisconsin city...

The best sitcom American television ever produced? Michael Spadoni looks back on the appeal of 'Frasier' and chooses his best fifteen episodes.

Remembering some of Britain's favourite sitcoms over the last 70 years

Many television series that began life in the UK have been remade by American networks for American audiences. Not all have been successful. Here are ten UK shows that were remade in one form or another and how they fared.

US writer and broadcaster Michael Spadoni chooses his top five shows.