In 2010-11 there was a 5-part series, on C4, called A Comedy Roast. The American “roast” show format had not yet hit the UK and here Jimmy Carr starts off his career as a much-feared roast battler by hosting these 5 x 1 hour shows.

See Comedy.co.uk for more info.

Episode 1 – Bruce Forsyth

Broadcast April 7^th 2010, 65 minutes

• Jack Dee
• Sean Lock
• Jonathan Ross
• Jason Manford
• Barry Cryer
• Jon Culshaw
• Bruno Tonioli
• Wilnelia Merced (Bruce’s wife)
• Arlene Philips

Behind the scenes was a writing team that included Mules Jupp.