Is Benny Hill Still Funny?

The rise and fall of the comedy icon, who cornered the TV market in saucy postcard humour. Insights come from his family, friends, colleagues, critics and fans, while classic sketches from his long career are also aired. The funnyman's brand of humour was effectively killed off by the alternative comedy revolution of the 1980s, spearheaded by Ben Elton, who claimed Hill's shows were embarrassing, indefensible, tired and unfunny. In an attempt to test these claims, and to explore whether comedy can withstand the march of time, Hill's best moments are screened to a group of children who have never even heard his name - but will they find him funny?