Harry Hill's World of TV
Without any formal training whatsoever, the multi-award winning comedian takes the lid off television history by demonstrating what it takes to make each of the main television genres.
- 2020-2020
- 1 season
- Documentary, Comedy
Without any formal training whatsoever, the multi-award winning comedian takes the lid off television history by demonstrating what it takes to make each of the main television genres.
Season 1 Episode Guide
6 Episodes 2020
Episode 1
Soaps
29 mins
Harry begins by exploring the world of soap operas on television over the years with this part how-to guide on making your own soap and part history of soaps on TV, Harry leaves no stone unturned.
Episode 2
Medical Dramas
29 mins
In this edition, Harry focuses on the history of the medical drama. From Dr Finlay's Casebook to Casualty via Angels and Doctors, every conceivable trope used in these shows is exposed by Harry's forensic comedic eye.
Episode 3
History Documentaries
29 mins
Harry Hill casts his unique eye over the world of history programmes. From Chronicle to Danny Dyer's Right Royal Family, Harry is on hand to find the funnies in an otherwise serious genre.
Episode 4
Police Dramas
29 mins
Harry Hill focuses on the history of police dramas. From Dixon of Dock Green to Line of Duty, Harry lifts the lid on all the familiar and sometimes unfamiliar tropes from these shows.
Episode 5
Cookery Programmes
29 mins
Harry looks at the evolution of cookery programmes on television, from Fanny Cradock through to Delia Smith, Mary Berry, Jamie Oliver's The Naked Chef (1999), Ainsley Harriott, Masterchef Goes Large (2005) and The Great British Baking Show (2010).
Episode 6
Home Improvement Shows
29 mins
In this edition, Harry looks at DIY programmes, from Barry Bucknell through to Jobs Around the House (1970), 60 Minute Makeover (2004) and Changing Rooms (1996) to Grand Designs (1999).