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Video/DVD

This page includes details of Cannon and Balls DVD and video releases. Some of these videos are very hard to get hold of now; if you want a copy you are advised to try local second hand video retailers who may be able to help.

Standalone DVDs

Cannon and Ball Live - Legends of Comedy


Released in November 2005. Filmed during the Funny Guys show at the Blackpool Grand.
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Cannon and Ball Live in Blackpool


Video/DVD show of their 2002 summer season at Blackpool Grand Theatre.
Produced by Barnabas Productions in association with Funny Guys.

A night out in London with Cannon and Ball


A live show at the Dominion Theatre in London. Released 1983
'Night out in London' cover
Funny Guys Part 1 cover

Funny Guys Part 1


DVD produced in 2005 at the time of the Funny Guys stage show. Features Cannon and Ball along with Harper, Barricade and Little Albert in a variety of sketches.

The Cannon and Ball Gospel Show


Highlights from Cannon and Balls gospel show, which toured the country in Spring 1995.
Released 1995 by Shepherd Television Productions.
'Cannon and Ball Gospel Show' cover
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An Evening with Bobby Ball


Video of Bobby's gospel presntation, recorded at the Kings Church Newport. Produced by Penffordd, 2001.

Best of British Variety Tour 2008


DVD of the first Best of British Variety tour, Summer 2008
'Cannon and Ball Gospel Show' cover

TV/Film DVD releases

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The Complete First Series


DVD of their original TV series, first aired in 1979. Released August 2010.

The Complete Second Series

DVD of the 1980 TV seriesand Christmas special. Released June 2011

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The Complete Third Series


DVD of their 1981 TV series. Released October 2011.
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The Wheeltappers and Shunters Social Club


DVD of the 1974 series which gave Cannon and Ball their first TV appearance. DVD released September 2009.

The Boys in Blue


The video of their comedy film. Released on video in 1983, DVD released October 2004.
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'25 years of comedy' cover

Cannon and Ball celebrate 25 years of comedy


A compilation video from the TV shows over the years.
Released 1991 by Video Collection International Ltd., Strand VCI House, Caxton Way, Watford, Herts, WD1 8UF. Code VC6163

Other appearances

 

The Laughter Makers


A video of a live stage show starring Christian Comedians. Featured with Cannon and Ball are Jimmy Crickett and Syd Little.
'The Laughter Makers' cover
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Noels (Golden) Gotchas


Noel Edmonds favourite 'gotchas' from his House Party TV series. Both videos include Cannon and Balls dressed as tomatoes.

Comedy Classics of the 70's


Includes a TV sketch from the start of Cannon and Balls career.
Released 1991 by Pegasus. Code PEG1007
'Comedy Classics of the 70s' cover
'Juniper Jungle' cover

Juniper Jungle


Three of the shows from the TV series.
Code PV2063.

It's a Boy


Cannon and Ball provided voices for two of the quails in this Christmas cartoon
'It's a Boy' cover
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The Magic of Tommy Cooper


Subtitled 'A tribute to a comic genius' this video contains a clip of Cannon and Ball paying their tribute to Tommy Cooper.

The Best of British Classic Comedy


Benson and Hedges complimentary video, with clips of various comedians.
Produced 1987 by Catalyst Productions for Benson and Hedges.
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I Wonder Who's Killing Her Now


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The Grumbleweeds forever?


A Grumbleweeds comedy video starring Bobby Ball
'Grumbleweeds Forever?' cover
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It's Your Move/Mr H is Late


Includes Mr H is Late, silent TV special starring the duo.

Also featured on Eric Sykes Silent Comedy Classics

The Fattest Man in Britain


TV drama starring Bobby Ball as the 'agent' to the fattest man in Britain. Released on DVD 2009.