An Audience with Joan Rivers

The shockingly controversial, outrageous, and wickedly funny comedienne performing live in front of a celebrity audience.

Cast

Joan Rivers

Bruce Forsyth

Jimmy Tarbuck

Tommy Cooper

Janet Brown

Ted Rogers

Bob Monkhouse

Lynsey de Paul

Suzi Quatro

Michael Barrymore

Reviews

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