Eric Sykes is a comedy genius. Catch him when and where ever you can - whatever he is - in you will observe a pure masterclass of comedy.
Paul Brammer, May 2003
I have always admired Eric Sykes work and have fond memories of my childhood watching Eric Sykes with Hattie Jaques. I was suprised to learn many years ago of his hearing difficulties and marvelled at how he adapted to it. It was even more of a suprise to later learn that he had also acquired sight difficulties and was now blind.People such as Eric Sykes are an inspiration. I would love to know the secret of his success.
Christine Booth, April 2003
My late father served in WW2 alongside Eric sides and often recounted tales of them and others. How refresing to have a man like this still on our screens.
Nicola Mitchell, March 2003
I think he single-handledly invented domestic, suburban sitcom. His series with Hattie Jacques were more inventive and anarchistic than, say, Terry & June or The Good Life. His writing was sharp for the time, although it may not stand up so well now. However, I'd put Eric close to Spike Milligan and Benny Hill as originals. I've seen two versions of "The Plank"; both very funny and, without dialogue, reliant on visual humour. In my opinion, very few recent comedians can do that successfully, in fact, I can't think of one. Tommy Cooper used to be able to raise a laugh by doing precisely nothing other than to walk on to a stage. That's a kind of magic that is, sadly, rare these days. Eric Sykes could do that.
