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- An anthology of the best sketches from the first and second seasons of Monty Python's Flying Circus (1969).
- A British art expert travels across America in order to purchase a rare Renoir painting in the South but comes across some crazy characters in the process.
- This early Seventies British comedy takes us through seven short stories based on the Seven Deadly Sins. This film is a montage of different styles, from Spike Milligan's mainly silent "Sloth", to the leering Harry H Corbett in "Lust".
- A series of shorts about adventures of a man and his "willie". They are best friends and talk about everyday problems they face, like competition or women and their "kitties". Willie is a live talking character in this satire on sexuality.
- Two Scottish children discover that not only is The Loch Ness Monster real - but that there is a whole family of 'Nessie'. Most of the yellow creatures are named after a personality trait like Eager-Ness, Sad-Ness or Silly-Ness.
- The late-night format of "The James Whale Radio Show" relocated in London. Recorded "as live" to save costs, James would later confess that the London shows "were never as anarchic".
- A lonely old man finds his true love, a blowup doll, in a sex shop, only to lose her. But for lovers, there are sometimes happy endings.
- An animated short from British comedian Bob Godfrey.
- Henry's Cat is a whimsical cartoon series that follows the adventures of a small yellow feline and his friends. Henry's Cat is the typical cat, loving nothing better than to eat and to sleep. He has recently developed a cult following in student circles, possibly due to the similarities in lifestyles led!
- An animated film about the British engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel, who spearheaded numerous engineering marvels of the early 19th century - including the Thames Tunnel, the Great Western Railway, and the Great Eastern steamship (for 40 years the world's largest steamship). Various styles of animation are used to depict events in his colorful life.
- A music, talk and entertainment show that ran for a year before James returned to radio. Effectively the third series of Whale On (1993), James admitted that the title was changed just to make things easier.
- The talking penis, first seen in the books of Gray Joliffe, returns for his second animated outing.
- At the supermarket, a middle-aged man in an overcoat that's the worse for wear, sees a can marked "Instant Sex." He buys it, heads for his apartment, and closes the door. Lights flash, flowers bloom, the doormat levitates, and the doorknob falls off. He throws open the door and goes back for a few more cans. More pyrotechnics. He runs to the store for all he can buy. But, can too much sex be hazardous for your health?
- A henpecked husband gets a welcomed surprise when he adds too much detergent to the laundry and out pops a beautiful woman made of soap suds.
- Essentially silent 27 minute short with an accident prone best man causing havoc at a wedding.
- Set to Gilbert and Sullivan tunes, a musical cartoon attempts to describe the character of the British nation, with occasional interruptions by Prince Charles.
- Eight unrelated humorous episodes.
- As spectators look on, a man climbs a rope and returns with an armful of jewels.
- The film is based on the novels of Lewis Carroll.
- A commuting office worker relieves the boredom of his mundane existence by fantasising constantly about sex.
- A wry, satirical look celebration of 700 years of Switzerland and Swiss culture.
- Correspondence between a small middle-aged suburbanite and an agony aunt.
- A celebration of the 200th anniversary of the French Revolution.
- James decides to turn his studio into a new restaurant, with food expert Roy Ackerman on hand as advisor. There's also magic from Lynx and psychic experiments with Lee Roberts, along with music from Todd Sharpville and Lana Super Icon.
- With Kooki away visiting Cannes with Baz Bamigboye, James gets a replacement in the form of Cindy Milo. Guests include musician and animal enthusiast Jon Downes, while the star booking is Richard O'Brien.
- "I think that The South Bank Show will be looking to me as the new presenter", claims James after a sophisticated look at world culture involving streakers, Icelandic poetry and the star sign of "Cream Bun", as told by Charlie Chuck.
- A show full of surprises, with Teddy Sheringham as an audience member, psychics, music and an unexpected birthday cake for James. There's also Punch and Judy, but perhaps the most notable event of the night is Jerry Hayes singing.
- A collection of offbeat guests includes a professional competition player and two men involved in the trade of bull semen for artificial insemination. Music is provided by Althea Gaye and the band River.
- James predicts the end of BBC's The Late Show as he once more brings insurmountable culture to television. Sophisticated spectacles include Shakespeare in naked body suits and a psychic who dreams the future.
- James Whale returns with a new series, with production now in Soho, London. Among the guests introduced on this first edition are two men who would be regulars throughout the show - MP Jerry Hayes and solicitor Gary Jacobs.
- In "Ultracity 6060", the characters refuse to face the camera since the small budget doesn't allow for proper lip sync. In "Farcus", a man takes an early lunch but regrets it. In "Robin", the titular character goes to a party. In "Pull My Finger", one hamster tries to get another hamster to pull his finger. In "Science Facts!", a broccoli with an IQ of 10 wreaks havoc on a game show. In "Penguins: A Documentary", a narrator describes penguins. In another "Ultracity 6060", Hirogani can't stop passing gas. In "Space War", pandemonium ensues on a distant planet. And in "Untalkative Bunny", a bunny answers his phone but, due to being mute, can't take advantage of an exclusive newspaper offer. Also includes Cartoon Girl's most embarrassing moment and two segments of "The Many Deaths of Norman Spittal".
- James chats with special guest Lindsay Kemp, while there's music from the group IT, along with harpist Catherine White. Entertainment comes from the avant garde artistry of the Blue Motif Theatre Co.
- With The James Whale Show recorded "as live" to save costs, there are some giveaways on this edition that all is not what it seems. Not only is a guest from "last week" in the audience, but a handheld cam displays the date - of February.
- Craig Charles discusses his recent incarceration and acquittal after being accused of rape. There's also music from Jason Mariano Kouchak, more erotic magic from Lynx, and a fetishist who likes to dress up as a baby.
- An exploration of amateur pornography, plus a focus on the unique instrument the Theremin. James also introduces a new band, More Tea Vicar, and brings back a musical act that was a previous success: Jupiter Joy.