TV Shows

Cannon and Ball have starred a number of TV shows of their own, plus many guest appearances in others.

Bruce Forsyths Big Night Cannon and Balls TV break - no appearances in Bruce Forsyths ITV variety show

The Cannon and Ball Show The original and best-known TV show, featuring stand-up comedy, pre-recorded sketches and numerous special guests. Ran between 1979 and 1988.

The Cannon and Ball Show 2 Two series of the Cannon and Ball show were staged as sit-coms, with Tommy and Bobby sharing a London flat.

Cannon and Ball's Playhouse Two shows intended as pilot programmes for a Cannon and Ball sitcom. It was intended to have six episodes, but ITV decided on Plaza Patrol before all six had been made. See the Playhouse page for more details.

Plaza Patrol A sit-com, with Cannon and Ball playing shopping plaza security guards Bernard Cooney (Tommy) and Trevor Purvis (Bobby). Six episodes were made, shown Summer 1991. See the Plaza Patrol page for more details.

Cannon and Balls Casino

A game show. Three couples competed against each other in a general knowledge quiz themed around a casino. Rounds included the Fruit Machine, where whichever symbols lined up indicated what the prize was going be. In between the rounds Cannon and Ball did some stand-up comedy, or a special guest performed.

Juniper Jungle

A childrens cartoon series based on a set of three books by Bobby. Thirteen shows were made.

Other TV Appearances

I'm A Celebrity... In the jungle in this reality TV series, 2005

Last of the Summer Wine Guest appearances in one episode of the long-running comedy.

Mr H is late One-off silent comedy written by Eric Sykes, 1987

The Way We Were 2005 - Appearances in Granada TV's nostalgia show

Today with Des and Mel Various guest appearances

Revolver 3 sketches in the first episode of this 2004 BBC series

The Story of Light Entertainment Featured in the 'Double Acts' episode of this 2006 BBC series

Opportunity Knocks, 1968 - Their first TV appearance. They came last!
The Wheeltappers and Shunters Social Club
This Is Your Life, 1981
Tommy appeared in Matlock (an American series about a criminal defence attorney ) for two episodes entitled "The Court Martial" in February 1987.
Noels House Party, Gotcha'd
Shooting Stars, 1996 - Guests on the show
Bruce Forsyth's Generation Game, 1996, 1997, 1998 and 1999.
What a Performance, 2000 - TV show focussing on comedy acts.
Funny Business, 1992 - Featured in episode 3, which looked at double acts.
Other TV appearances include Talking Telephone Numbers and Fully Booked