Warren Mitchell tells some Jewish anecdotes and slips into character as Alf Garnett, while Ronnie Barker chats about the early days of comedy. There's also the extraordinary poems and gymnastics of Victoria Jackson.
Tommy Cooper makes one of his last television appearances, bringing some surprises for Bob. Also on the show are singer-impressionist Karen Kay, and deadpan comedian Steven Wright.
Bobs duets with Julia McKenzie, reminisces with Denis Norden and gets advice from Professor von Know-It-All - AKA Sid Caesar. There's also a showcase of Roy Jay, a new, unique comedian with his own off kilter worldview.
Bob chats to Kenny Everett about his radio days and transition to television, and meets with Charlie Drake to recall some of his many accidents while filming. There's also a song from Libby Morris and improv comedy from Monteith and Rand.
Bob introduces a show dedicated to those who, like himself, learned their trade on the club circuit. This includes Bernard Manning, and Paul Squire, a performer Bob first met when he was just 12 years old.
A very musical episode, with both Bob and Spike Milligan performing songs, and Marvin Hamlisch dreaming up audience-suggested numbers. Also appearing is Rita Rudner.
Bob gets off to a rough start when not all of his opening jokes get laughs from the audience. Helping him to pick things up are Russian comedian Yakov Smirnoff, singer Bertice Reading, and an old friend of Bob's, Norman Wisdom.
In the first of two compilation specials, Bob delivers specially-recorded linking material in his home to highlights from the first series. This edition focuses on the American guests that appeared, including Bob Hope and Joan Rivers.