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John Shuttleworth
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John Shuttleworth is a comedy character played by actor Graham Fellows. Shuttleworth is a retired gentleman, living in Sheffield, South Yo… read moreJohn Shuttleworth is a comedy character played by actor Graham Fellows. Shuttleworth is a retired gentleman, living in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England. He composes tunes of profound philosophical importance (though he has been known… read moreJohn Shuttleworth is a comedy character played by actor Graham Fellows. Shuttleworth is a retired gentleman, living in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England. He composes tunes of profound philosophical importance (though he has been known, on occasion, to get "a little bit blue"). and pe… read more
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Bernard Cribbins
26,972 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
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Neil Innes
15,252 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
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Peter Sellers
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Spike Milligan
8,860 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
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Morecambe & Wise
18,753 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
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The Goons
16,053 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
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The Scaffold
22,224 listeners
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Kenneth Williams
3,375 listeners
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