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Fascinating Aïda
1,835 listeners
"Having been around the block a few times, 27 years in fact, Fascinating Aida have accumulated a world-weary cynicism that well suits … read more"Having been around the block a few times, 27 years in fact, Fascinating Aida have accumulated a world-weary cynicism that well suits our age, while knowing precisely how to give audiences a good time. With Keane gamely thundering a… read more"Having been around the block a few times, 27 years in fact, Fascinating Aida have accumulated a world-weary cynicism that well suits our age, while knowing precisely how to give audiences a good time. With Keane gamely thundering away on the piano like a woozy church-hall regular, their son… read more -
Victoria Wood
5,035 listeners
1) Victoria Wood is a talented comedy actress/writer/singer who has built up a national reputation following a string of self-written TV pl… read more1) Victoria Wood is a talented comedy actress/writer/singer who has built up a national reputation following a string of self-written TV plays, films and sketch shows. Born in 1953 in Lancashire in Northern England she first had small sc… read more1) Victoria Wood is a talented comedy actress/writer/singer who has built up a national reputation following a string of self-written TV plays, films and sketch shows. Born in 1953 in Lancashire in Northern England she first had small screen exposure in the TV talent search show New Faces when sh… read more -
Joyce Grenfell
1,560 listeners
Joyce Irene Grenfell, OBE (née Phipps; 10 February 1910 – 30 November 1979) was an English film and television actress, comedienne and sing… read moreJoyce Irene Grenfell, OBE (née Phipps; 10 February 1910 – 30 November 1979) was an English film and television actress, comedienne and singer-songwriter. Born in London, she was the daughter of architect Paul Phipps (the grandson of Char… read moreJoyce Irene Grenfell, OBE (née Phipps; 10 February 1910 – 30 November 1979) was an English film and television actress, comedienne and singer-songwriter. Born in London, she was the daughter of architect Paul Phipps (the grandson of Charles Paul Phipps and a second cousin of Ruth Draper) and an e… read more -
Flanders and Swann
12,987 listeners
The British duo, properly known as Michael Flanders & Donald Swann, was composed of the actor and singer Michael Flanders and the compo… read moreThe British duo, properly known as Michael Flanders & Donald Swann, was composed of the actor and singer Michael Flanders and the composer, pianist and linguist Donald Swann, who collaborated in writing and performing comic songs. Fl… read moreThe British duo, properly known as Michael Flanders & Donald Swann, was composed of the actor and singer Michael Flanders and the composer, pianist and linguist Donald Swann, who collaborated in writing and performing comic songs. Flanders and Swann's songs are characterised by wit, gent… read more -
Kenneth Williams
3,239 listeners
"Honest vulgarity is the central tradition of English humour" (Kenneth Williams) Kenneth Charles Williams was born at St Pancras … read more"Honest vulgarity is the central tradition of English humour" (Kenneth Williams) Kenneth Charles Williams was born at St Pancras Hospital, London on February 22nd 1926. Kenny will certainly be remembered best for his 26 appeara… read more"Honest vulgarity is the central tradition of English humour" (Kenneth Williams) Kenneth Charles Williams was born at St Pancras Hospital, London on February 22nd 1926. Kenny will certainly be remembered best for his 26 appearances in the 31 'Carry On' movies; along with Sid J… read more -
Morecambe & Wise
17,496 listeners
Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise were a famous British comedy double act, who worked together for over forty years until Eric Morecambe's… read moreEric Morecambe and Ernie Wise were a famous British comedy double act, who worked together for over forty years until Eric Morecambe's death from a heart attack in 1984. Beginning in variety, a form of popular British theatre simila… read moreEric Morecambe and Ernie Wise were a famous British comedy double act, who worked together for over forty years until Eric Morecambe's death from a heart attack in 1984. Beginning in variety, a form of popular British theatre similar to American vaudeville, they progressed to radio and then … read more -
Jake Thackray
19,504 listeners
Jake Thackray (27 February, 1938 - 24 December, 2002) was a singer-songwriter in the tradition of French chansonniers such as his friend an… read moreJake Thackray (27 February, 1938 - 24 December, 2002) was a singer-songwriter in the tradition of French chansonniers such as his friend and inspiration Georges Brassens. Born in Yorkshire and educated at the highly respected University … read moreJake Thackray (27 February, 1938 - 24 December, 2002) was a singer-songwriter in the tradition of French chansonniers such as his friend and inspiration Georges Brassens. Born in Yorkshire and educated at the highly respected University of Durham, Thackray became a teacher in the early 1960s and … read more -
Stanley Holloway
10,071 listeners
Well known for his monologues before and during the 39-45 war, and on the Moss Empire circuit in variety for many years, he came to world w… read moreWell known for his monologues before and during the 39-45 war, and on the Moss Empire circuit in variety for many years, he came to world wide attention as Julie Andrews father, the dustman in My Fair Lady on Broadway and Drury Lane, Lon… read moreWell known for his monologues before and during the 39-45 war, and on the Moss Empire circuit in variety for many years, he came to world wide attention as Julie Andrews father, the dustman in My Fair Lady on Broadway and Drury Lane, London, and reprised the part in the subsequent film. View wiki -
Bernard Cribbins
25,879 listeners
Bernard Cribbins (born 29 December 1928 in Oldham, Lancashire, died 27 July 2022) was an English character actor and musical comedian. Earl… read moreBernard Cribbins (born 29 December 1928 in Oldham, Lancashire, died 27 July 2022) was an English character actor and musical comedian. Early in his career, he released a number of comedy records, including "Right Said Fred" — i… read moreBernard Cribbins (born 29 December 1928 in Oldham, Lancashire, died 27 July 2022) was an English character actor and musical comedian. Early in his career, he released a number of comedy records, including "Right Said Fred" — in which a group of workmen struggle to move a large unspecif… read more -
Peter Sellers
24,560 listeners
Richard Henry "Peter" Sellers, CBE (8 September 1925 – 24 July 1980) was an English comedian, actor, and performer, who came to p… read moreRichard Henry "Peter" Sellers, CBE (8 September 1925 – 24 July 1980) was an English comedian, actor, and performer, who came to prominence on the BBC radio series The Goon Show and later became a film star. He is regarded by ma… read moreRichard Henry "Peter" Sellers, CBE (8 September 1925 – 24 July 1980) was an English comedian, actor, and performer, who came to prominence on the BBC radio series The Goon Show and later became a film star. He is regarded by many as one of the best actors of his generation. Sellers was … read more