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Peter Sellers
24,587 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 -
Bernard Cribbins
25,925 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 -
The Goons
15,672 listeners
There are two acts with the name "The Goons." 1. A DC punk band. The Goons released three studio albums: Living in America (1998)… read moreThere are two acts with the name "The Goons." 1. A DC punk band. The Goons released three studio albums: Living in America (1998). No Leaders (2001), and Nation In Distress (2003) as well as a live album "Live at the Black… read moreThere are two acts with the name "The Goons." 1. A DC punk band. The Goons released three studio albums: Living in America (1998). No Leaders (2001), and Nation In Distress (2003) as well as a live album "Live at the Black Cat" (2002) recorded in Washington, DC. 2. A British r… read more -
Spike Milligan
8,551 listeners
Terrence Alan "Spike" Milligan (16 April 1918 - 27 February 2002) was a renowned Anglo-Irish comic, poet and surrealist. Widely … read moreTerrence Alan "Spike" Milligan (16 April 1918 - 27 February 2002) was a renowned Anglo-Irish comic, poet and surrealist. Widely regarded as the Godfather of British Comedy, he is best known for his work on The Goon Show with Harry Secombe and Peter Sellers. Not so well known is that he… read more -
Morecambe & Wise
17,541 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 -
Arthur Askey
5,606 listeners
Arthur Askey CBE (June 6, 1900 – November 16, 1982) was a prominent English comedian. His recording career included "The Bee Song&quo… read moreArthur Askey CBE (June 6, 1900 – November 16, 1982) was a prominent English comedian. His recording career included "The Bee Song" and his theme tune, "Big-Hearted Arthur", (which was also his nickname). During the 1… read moreArthur Askey CBE (June 6, 1900 – November 16, 1982) was a prominent English comedian. His recording career included "The Bee Song" and his theme tune, "Big-Hearted Arthur", (which was also his nickname). During the 1950s and 1960s he appeared in many sitcoms including Love an… read more -
Kenneth Williams
3,246 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 -
Stanley Holloway
10,111 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 -
Neil Innes
14,620 listeners
Neil Innes (born Neil James Innes on 9 December 1944 in Danbury, Essex; died 29 December 2019) was an English writer and performer of comic… read moreNeil Innes (born Neil James Innes on 9 December 1944 in Danbury, Essex; died 29 December 2019) was an English writer and performer of comic songs, best known for his collaborative work with Monty Python, and for playing in The Bonzo Dog … read moreNeil Innes (born Neil James Innes on 9 December 1944 in Danbury, Essex; died 29 December 2019) was an English writer and performer of comic songs, best known for his collaborative work with Monty Python, and for playing in The Bonzo Dog Band and later The Rutles. Attending Goldsmiths College, Lon… read more -
Charles Penrose
5,769 listeners
Charles Penrose (11 November 1873 – 17 November 1952) was a British music hall and theatre performer, and later radio comedian, who is best… read moreCharles Penrose (11 November 1873 – 17 November 1952) was a British music hall and theatre performer, and later radio comedian, who is best known for his unusual comic song "The Laughing Policeman". View wikiCharles Penrose (11 November 1873 – 17 November 1952) was a British music hall and theatre performer, and later radio comedian, who is best known for his unusual comic song "The Laughing Policeman". View wiki