The BBC is officially bringing back a season of Laurel and Hardy shorts to our screens. Thank you for signing and proving that the demand for these legends is still strong. Keep an eye on your local listings and enjoy the films.
November 10, 2016
Please show Laurel and Hardy on mainstream TV again so the next generation can enjoy them.
Final supporters
Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardys' inspiration can be seen in many of today's (and yesterday's) comedians. Almost 100 years since they first graced our screens, their movies are still loved worldwide by audiences of all ages and as recent cinema screenings of their films throughout the UK proved, the boys still have a massive following in the UK.
So why are they rarely seen on mainstream television these days?
If we can get enough signatures on this petition to prove that the public want to see Laurel and Hardy films on mainstream television again, then TV Executives will listen.
BBC Films recently announced their involvement in the forthcoming Laurel and Hardy biopic 'Stan and Ollie' which has been written by Jeff Pope and will be directed Jon S Baird. Steve Coogan is lined up to play Stan Laurel and John C Reilly will play Oliver Hardy. It seems to be a no-brainer for the beeb to run a season of Laurel and Hardy shorts in the lead up to the biopic. Just like they used to do back in the 70's and 80's. It would introduce younger generations to the works of the real Laurel and Hardy before the biopic is released.
Sign the petition today and share with your friends.
Updates
August 22, 2016
We just hit 10,000 signatures. Post the link to your Facebook feed right now and tag your local TV station to keep this momentum going.
Reached 10,000 supporters
August 19, 2016
January 4, 2014
We hit a real turning point today and proved that the appetite for these films is stronger than ever. Post this link on your Facebook page right now and tag your local network TV channel to put the pressure on.
Reached 1,000 supporters
December 30, 2012
December 28, 2012
We are approaching the one thousand signature mark and need a final push to force the network to pay attention. Post the link to your Facebook page right now so we can hit this milestone before the biopic launch.
Reached 100 supporters
December 11, 2012
6,682 Comments
I grew up watching their many films, when they were shown. Their comedic gifts were second to none. I can't even remember the last time I ran across one of their films on tv. Decades it seems. Their work needs to be seen and loved, by every generation.
This is a world sorely in need of laughter and I can think of no better source than Stan and Ollie ,generations of us have grown up laughing with these two wonderful human beings, please let the next generations experience the same pleasure...thank you.
Simply the best. Their original and creative humor is directed at themselves. They don't resort to demeaning others or to setting themeselves up as self righteous judges. Among the very few comedic characters with whom I empathize so closely.
the greatest comedy duo ever! They brought so much laughter, pleasure and joy to my parents, to myself, and now my son loves it. They have also inspired so many great comedians, and made sure that future generations of comics have something to aspire to
I grew up watching Laurel and Hardy movies on TV. No matter what had gone wrong with my day, watching one of their movies, especially with my dad who was a huge L&H fan always made me smile again. Their comedy is healing and infectious. Bring em back.
Stan and Ollie deserve to be watched again and again by generations of people who have never seen them
We need slapstick comedy on mainstream TV to cheer everyone up.
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The BBC is officially bringing back a season of Laurel and Hardy shorts to our screens. Thank you for signing and proving that the demand for these legends is still strong. Keep an eye on your local listings and enjoy the films.
November 10, 2016
Please show Laurel and Hardy on mainstream TV again so the next generation can enjoy them.
Final supporters
Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardys' inspiration can be seen in many of today's (and yesterday's) comedians. Almost 100 years since they first graced our screens, their movies are still loved worldwide by audiences of all ages and as recent cinema screenings of their films throughout the UK proved, the boys still have a massive following in the UK.
So why are they rarely seen on mainstream television these days?
If we can get enough signatures on this petition to prove that the public want to see Laurel and Hardy films on mainstream television again, then TV Executives will listen.
BBC Films recently announced their involvement in the forthcoming Laurel and Hardy biopic 'Stan and Ollie' which has been written by Jeff Pope and will be directed Jon S Baird. Steve Coogan is lined up to play Stan Laurel and John C Reilly will play Oliver Hardy. It seems to be a no-brainer for the beeb to run a season of Laurel and Hardy shorts in the lead up to the biopic. Just like they used to do back in the 70's and 80's. It would introduce younger generations to the works of the real Laurel and Hardy before the biopic is released.
Sign the petition today and share with your friends.
Updates
August 22, 2016
We just hit 10,000 signatures. Post the link to your Facebook feed right now and tag your local TV station to keep this momentum going.
Reached 10,000 supporters
August 19, 2016
January 4, 2014
We hit a real turning point today and proved that the appetite for these films is stronger than ever. Post this link on your Facebook page right now and tag your local network TV channel to put the pressure on.
Reached 1,000 supporters
December 30, 2012
December 28, 2012
We are approaching the one thousand signature mark and need a final push to force the network to pay attention. Post the link to your Facebook page right now so we can hit this milestone before the biopic launch.
Reached 100 supporters
December 11, 2012
6,682 Comments
I'm 31 years of age. My dad showed me Laurel & Hardy from a young age and I was hooked ever since. They made me laugh so much growing up. I think the younger generation need this kind of entertainment and need Lauren and hardy to make them laugh too.
I grew up watching their many films, when they were shown. Their comedic gifts were second to none. I can't even remember the last time I ran across one of their films on tv. Decades it seems. Their work needs to be seen and loved, by every generation.
This is a world sorely in need of laughter and I can think of no better source than Stan and Ollie ,generations of us have grown up laughing with these two wonderful human beings, please let the next generations experience the same pleasure...thank you.
Simply the best. Their original and creative humor is directed at themselves. They don't resort to demeaning others or to setting themeselves up as self righteous judges. Among the very few comedic characters with whom I empathize so closely.
the greatest comedy duo ever! They brought so much laughter, pleasure and joy to my parents, to myself, and now my son loves it. They have also inspired so many great comedians, and made sure that future generations of comics have something to aspire to
I grew up watching Laurel and Hardy movies on TV. No matter what had gone wrong with my day, watching one of their movies, especially with my dad who was a huge L&H fan always made me smile again. Their comedy is healing and infectious. Bring em back.
Stan and Ollie deserve to be watched again and again by generations of people who have never seen them
We need slapstick comedy on mainstream TV to cheer everyone up.
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I'm 31 years of age. My dad showed me Laurel & Hardy from a young age and I was hooked ever since. They made me laugh so much growing up. I think the younger generation need this kind of entertainment and need Lauren and hardy to make them laugh too.