Eric Sykes the 1977 Yorkshire Television adaptation of "Charley's Aunt" and appeared in the role of Brassett. The third version of "The Plank" was made in 1979 for Thames TV as a half-hour TV special. Sykes was the subject of Thames Television's "This Is Your Life", broadcast on 25 December 1979. Sykes wrote and appeared in two Thames Television specials broadcast during 1980 – "The Likes of Sykes" and "Rhubarb Rhubarb". The latter special, a remake of his 1969 short film "Rhubarb" which Sykes also directed, featured many of his old friends including Jimmy Edwards, Bob Todd, Charlie Drake, Bill Fraser, Roy
Wanda Sykes Wanda Sykes Wanda Sykes (born March 7, 1964) is an American actress, comedian, and writer. She was first recognized for her work as a writer on "The Chris Rock Show", for which she won a Primetime Emmy Award in 1999. In 2004, "Entertainment Weekly" named Sykes as one of the 25 funniest people in America. She is also known for her role as Barb Baran on CBS' "The New Adventures of Old Christine" (2006–10) and for appearances on HBO's "Curb Your Enthusiasm" (2001–11). Aside from her television appearances, Sykes has also had a career in film, appearing in "Monster-in-Law" (2005),