Comedy Chronicles Page 13
Jimmy Clitheroe
Wednesday 5th February 2020
Diminutive comic Jimmy Clitheroe was once one of radio's biggest stars: this is the story of his ill-fated attempts to make it in television.
Irene Handl
Wednesday 22nd January 2020
Irene Handl is fondly remembered for her plethora of stage and screen roles in the post-war years, but here's the tale of a much-forgotten career path.
Leonard Rossiter
Sunday 12th January 2020
In this edition of Comedy Chronicles, Graham McCann looks at the remarkable career of actor Leonard Rossiter, and one fateful meeting that lost him a part in an iconic BBC sitcom.
Cary Grant, Christmas and comedy
Monday 23rd December 2019
Heard the one about Cary Grant and the traditional British pantomime?
When Harry met Harold
Tuesday 10th December 2019
In the run-up to the 2019 General Election, Graham McCann recounts the curious tale of Harold Wilson, Harry Worth, and two raincoats.
Charlie Drake
Wednesday 27th November 2019
Charlie Drake was a huge TV star during the 1960s and 70s, but is now largely overlooked. Graham McCann recounts the truth behind the diminutive comic and a string of career-changing accidents.
Opening the Chronicles
Tuesday 26th November 2019
Comedy historian Graham McCann introduces his brand new British Comedy Guide column sharing interesting, untold and overlooked stories.