British sitcom of British sitcom. Well-remembered series include John Cleese and Connie Booth's farcical "Fawlty Towers" (1975, 1979), John Esmonde and Bob Larbey's self-sufficiency comedy "The Good Life" (1975–78). "Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?" (1973–74), a sequel to the earlier show, surpassed the original, while the same writers (Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais) provided Ronnie Barker with his most successful sitcom vehicle, "Porridge" (1974–77). Barker also starred (along with David Jason) in the very popular "Open All Hours" (1973, 1976–85), written by Roy Clarke. Clarke's long-running "Last of the Summer Wine" began in 1973 and ended in 2010, becoming the
In the Footsteps of Alexander the Great series was directed by David Wallace. Episode one: Son of God Macedonia to Turkey First broadcast 14 July 1998 Episode two: Lord of Asia Zagros to Persepolis First broadcast 21 July 1998 Episode three: Across the Hindu Kush The golden road to Samarkand First broadcast 28 July 1998 Episode four: To The Ends of the Earth Pakistan to Babylon First broadcast 4 August 1998 In the Footsteps of Alexander the Great In the Footsteps of Alexander the Great was a BBC documentary television series first shown during 1998. It was written and presented by British historian and broadcaster Michael Wood.