| Activity | Paul and Barry Elliott better known as the Chuckle Brothers began as a comedy duo and won the television talent show, New Faces in 1974. Despite this they did not find real success until the advent of their own television show for the BBC in 1985, Chucklehounds, short shows with no dialogue, in which they dressed in giant dog costumes, aimed at pre-school children. They quickly moved on to their most famous show, ChuckleVision, in 1987. In 1998, ChuckleVision was nominated for a Childrens BAFTA Award in the category Best Children's Television Series. Jimmy, and Brian Patton, other real life brothers of the pair, also make regular appearances on the show, and go by the name The Patton Brothers. In 2007, recording began on the 20th straight series.
They have also presented a game show called To Me, To You!, named after their catchphrase.
On 12 May 2007 they appeared on The Weakest Link in a "couples" special, which was repeated from December 2006. They came second to Chappers and Dave of BBC Radio One.
On the 24th of April 2009 the Chuckle Brothers appeared on The Paul O'Grady Show performing their plate catching act.
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