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Comedy Chronicles: The many meals of Robert Morley
Sunday 28th June 2020
Actor Robert Morley was a food-loving, larger-than-life physical on-screen presence; something from which his real, personal life would rarely waver.
Comedy Chronicles: The ever-intriguing Fenella Fielding
Sunday 14th June 2020
We delve deep into the career of Fenella Fielding, the icon who eschewed the limelight at every possible opportunity.
Comedy Chronicles: The Mission of Miles Malleson
Sunday 31st May 2020
In this week's Comedy Chronicles, Graham McCann looks at the remarkable life and mission of prolific screen actor Miles Malleson.
Comedy Chronicles: Joan Turner's many songs for Europe
Sunday 17th May 2020
Joan Turner was once a multi-talented comic star, but alcohol and gambling lead to a sad decline in her fortunes - summarised in one not-so-succinct Eurovision endeavour...
Comedy Chronicles: The Indomitable Don Estelle
Sunday 3rd May 2020
Graham McCann recounts the rise-and-fall from fame of Don Estelle, the sitcom star whose life was underpinned by an incredible amount of chutzpah.
Comedy Chronicles: Rex Harrison - His greatest hits
Sunday 19th April 2020
The jaw-dropping tale of Rex Harrison, who may have been one of Hollywood's biggest stars but elicited far more anger than admiration amongst those he met.
Comedy Chronicles: Stuck in the middle with you
Sunday 5th April 2020
We may be struggling with lockdown and isolation in contemporary Britain, but - as Graham McCann explains - our favourite sitcom characters have been coping with it for their whole lives.
Comedy Chronicles: When Hancock met Steptoe
Sunday 22nd March 2020
Graham McCann reveals the fascinating true story of a very unlikely meeting between Tony Hancock and Harold & Albert Steptoe.
Comedy Chronicles: Reasons to be Schnorbitz: 1, 2, 3
Sunday 8th March 2020
The curious case of the dog in the light entertainment business: Schnorbitz, erstwhile screen partner of Bernie Winters.
Comedy Chronicles: Wilfrid Brambell - A brush with the law
Saturday 22nd February 2020
In the days when homosexual acts were illegal in Britain, Steptoe And Son star Wilfrid Brambell faced a criminal trial that could have destroyed his career.
Comedy Chronicles: The TV trials of 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.
Comedy Chronicles: The hidden world of 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.
Comedy Chronicles: Leonard Rossiter - A difficult man
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.
Comedy Chronicles: Cary Grant, Christmas and comedy
Monday 23rd December 2019
Heard the one about Cary Grant and the traditional British pantomime?
Comedy Chronicles: 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.
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.
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.