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This page includes details of Cannon and Balls DVD and video releases. Some of these videos are now unavailable new, but are often found second hand on ebay.<\/p>\n

TV\/Film DVD releases<\/h3>\n
\n
\"First<\/a><\/p>\n

The Complete First Series<\/a><\/h3>\n

DVD of their original TV series<\/a>, first aired in 1979. Released August 2010.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\"Second<\/a><\/p>\n

The Complete Second Series<\/a><\/h3>\n

DVD of the 1980 TV series<\/a> and Christmas special. Released June 2011<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n

\"Third <\/a><\/p>\n

The Complete Third Series<\/a><\/h3>\n

DVD of their 1981 TV series<\/a>. Released October 2011.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n

\"Fourth<\/a><\/p>\n

The Complete Fourth Series<\/a><\/h3>\n

DVD of the 1982 TV series<\/a>. Released March 2012<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n

\"Fifth <\/a><\/p>\n

The Complete Fifth Series<\/a><\/h3>\n

DVD of their 1983 TV series<\/a>. Released July 2012.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n

\"Sixth <\/a><\/p>\n

The Complete Sixth Series<\/a><\/h3>\n

DVD of their 1984 TV series<\/a>. Released February 2013<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n

\"Seventh<\/a><\/p>\n

The Complete Seventh Series<\/a><\/h3>\n

DVD of their 1986 TV series<\/a>. Released May 2013.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n

\"Boys<\/a><\/p>\n

The Boys in Blue<\/a><\/h3>\n

The video of their comedy film<\/a>. Released on video in 1983 and DVD in 2004.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n

\"Wheeltappers <\/a><\/p>\n

The Wheeltappers and Shunters Social Club Series 1<\/a><\/h3>\n

DVD of the 1974 series<\/a> which gave Cannon and Ball their first TV appearance. DVD released September 2009.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n

\"Wheeltappers <\/a><\/p>\n

The Wheeltappers and Shunters Social Club Series 5<\/a><\/h3>\n

DVD of the 1976 series <\/a>which featured Cannon and Ball as Club Mirror award winners. DVD released April 2012.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n

\"Wheeltappers <\/a><\/p>\n

The Wheeltappers and Shunters Social Club Series 6<\/a><\/h3>\n

DVD of the 1977 series <\/a>with a full episode featuring Cannon and Ball. DVD released July 2013.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n

\"'25<\/a><\/p>\n

Cannon and Ball celebrate 25 years of comedy<\/a><\/h3>\n

A compilation video from the TV shows over the years. Released 1991.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n

\"'Juniper<\/a><\/p>\n

Juniper Jungle<\/a><\/h3>\n

Three of the shows from the TV series<\/a>.
\nCode PV2063.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n

\"'Comedy<\/a><\/p>\n

Comedy Classics of the 70’s<\/a><\/h3>\n

Includes a TV sketch from the start of Cannon and Balls career. Released 1991.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

The Fattest Man in Britain<\/a><\/h3>\n

TV drama starring Bobby Ball as the ‘agent’ to the fattest man in Britain. Released on DVD 2009.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n

\"Mount<\/a><\/p>\n

Mount Pleasant<\/a><\/h3>\n

DVD release of the Sky comedy drama. Released Sept 2012<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n

\"Last<\/a><\/p>\n

Last of the Summer Wine<\/a><\/h3>\n

DVD releases of the TV show appearances.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n

\"'Noels <\/a><\/p>\n

Noels Golden Gotchas<\/a><\/h3>\n

Noel Edmonds favourite ‘gotchas’ from his House Party TV series.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

<\/div>\n

Standalone DVDs<\/h3>\n
\n
\n

\"Cover\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Cannon and Ball Live – Legends of Comedy<\/a><\/h3>\n

Released in November 2005. Filmed during the Funny Guys show at the Blackpool Grand.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n

\"Blackpool<\/a><\/p>\n

Cannon and Ball Live in Blackpool<\/a><\/h3>\n

Video\/DVD show of their 2002 summer season at Blackpool Grand Theatre.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n

\"Funny<\/a><\/p>\n

Funny Guys Part 1<\/a><\/h3>\n

DVD produced in 2005 at the time of the Funny Guys stage show<\/a>. Features Cannon and Ball along with Harper, Barricade and Little Albert in a variety of sketches.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n

\"'Night<\/a><\/p>\n

A night out in London with Cannon and Ball<\/a><\/h3>\n

A live show at the Dominion Theatre in London. Released 1983<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n

\"'Cannon<\/a><\/p>\n

The Cannon and Ball Gospel Show<\/a><\/h3>\n

Highlights from Cannon and Balls gospel show, which toured the country in Spring 1995.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n

\"Evening<\/a><\/p>\n

An Evening with Bobby Ball<\/a><\/h3>\n

Video of Bobby’s gospel presentation, recorded at the Kings Church Newport. Released 2001.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

An Evening with Bobby Ball<\/a><\/h3>\n

Newer version of Bobby’s gospel presentation on DVD, also recorded at the Kings Church Newport.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n

\"Evening<\/a><\/p>\n

An Evening with Bobby Ball and friends<\/a><\/h3>\n

Earlier video of Bobby’s gospel presentation, recorded in Edmonton<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n

\"'Cannon<\/a><\/p>\n

Best of British Variety Tour 2008<\/a><\/h3>\n

DVD of the first Best of British Variety tour, Summer 2008.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

<\/div>\n

Other appearances<\/h3>\n
\n
\n

\"'The<\/a><\/p>\n

The Laughter Makers<\/a><\/h3>\n

A video of a live stage show starring Christian Comedians. Featured with Cannon and Ball are Jimmy Crickett and Syd Little.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n

\"'It's<\/a><\/p>\n

It’s a Boy<\/a><\/h3>\n

Cannon and Ball provided voices for two of the quails in this Christmas cartoon<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n

\"Cover\"<\/a><\/p>\n

The Magic of Tommy Cooper<\/a><\/h3>\n

Subtitled ‘A tribute to a comic genius’ this video contains a clip of Cannon and Ball paying their tribute to Tommy Cooper.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n

\"Best<\/a><\/p>\n

The Best of British Classic Comedy<\/a><\/h3>\n

Benson and Hedges complimentary video, with clips of various comedians.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n

\"'Grumbleweeds<\/p>\n

The Grumbleweeds forever?<\/h3>\n

A Grumbleweeds comedy video starring Bobby Ball<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n

\"Mr<\/a><\/p>\n

Mr H is Late<\/a><\/h3>\n

The silent TV special Mr H is Late<\/a> has appeared on a selection of videos<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n

\"They<\/a><\/p>\n

They Tell Their Story No. 3<\/a><\/h3>\n

Christian testimony DVD<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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