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Blue plaque unveiled in tribute to Freddie Frinton

A blue plaque has been unveiled to Grimsby-born actor, writer and comedian Freddie Frinton. Born in 1909, as Frederick Bittiner Coo, he is best known for his roles in Dinner For One (which is played every year on New Year's Eve in Germany) and Meet The Wife, and remains a household name in much of Germany, Scandinavia and various parts of the rest of the Europe.

A selection of 12 comedians with blue plaques in London

Here's our guide to the 12 comics with blue plaques in London.

Sir Lenny Henry: Comedian, campaigner... blues singer?

Sir Lenny Henry recently turned his talents to singing the blues - arguably a surprising move for a comedian. But, as he tells the BBC, there's more to the blues than singing about being miserable.

Lenny Henry makes viewers squirm as he sings the blues

Comedy legend Sir Lenny Henry has turned his hand to singing - and the Twitterati don't seem impressed.

Blue plaque for blue movie star

A blue plaque celebrating the life of London's greatest porn star will be revealed in Soho today.

Mary Millington became a household name in the 1970s, famously starring in the X-rated sex comedy Come Play With Me, which holds a place in movie history as the longest running British film after its four-year run at the Moulin Cinema from 1977.

Tommy Cooper to be given blue plaque

Tommy Cooper is to be honoured with a blue plaque at his West London home.

Bluestone 42, War and Comedy

A few weeks ago, I was asked a few questions about Bluestone 42 for an article on the BBC Website about comedy and war, prompted by the Dad's Army movie. I thought some people might be interested to read that e-interview in full.