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Bernie Winters and Schnorbitz the dog. Bernie Winters Features

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.

Steptoe And Son. Albert Steptoe (Wilfrid Brambell). Copyright: BBC Features

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.

The Clitheroe Kid. Jimmy (Jimmy Clitheroe). Copyright: BBC Features

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.

For The Love Of Ada. Ada Cresswell/Bingley (Irene Handl). Copyright: Thames Television Features

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.

The Fall And Rise Of Reginald Perrin. Reginald Perrin (Leonard Rossiter). Copyright: BBC Features

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.

Copyright Bristol Post. Cary Grant Features

Comedy Chronicles: Cary Grant, Christmas and comedy

Monday 23rd December 2019

Heard the one about Cary Grant and the traditional British pantomime?

Harry Worth. Harry (Harry Worth). Copyright: BBC Features

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.

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.

Graham McCann Features

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.

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