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Charlie Drake. Copyright: BBC
Charlie Drake

Charlie Drake

  • English
  • Actor, writer and comedian

Charlie Drake features

The Worker. Charlie (Charlie Drake) Features

Comedy Rewind: Hello, my darlings! - Revisiting The Worker

Sunday 18th February 2024

Charlie Drake was once one of British comedy's biggest stars. We revisit his put-upon everyman character and popular ITV sitcom The Worker.

The Worker. Charlie (Charlie Drake). Credit: ITV Features

Comedy Chronicles: It seemed a good idea at the time #2 - When Peter Gabriel met Charlie Drake

Sunday 26th March 2023

Comedian Charlie Drake was the subject of the inaugural Comedy Chronicles, and we return to Charlie Drake Land in this fascinating tale of his one-time encounter with the world of prog rock.

The Cracksman. Ernest Wright (Charlie Drake). Copyright: Associated British Picture Corporation Features

Comedy Chronicles: 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.

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