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John Hewer. Copyright: Andy Hollingworth
John Hewer

John Hewer (II)

  • 36 years old
  • British
  • Actor, writer, director, producer, impressionist, entertainer, promoter, author and company owner

John Hewer features

Hancock's Half Hour. Image shows left to right: Sidney Balmoral James (Sid James), Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock (Tony Hancock). Credit: BBC Live

Hancock's Half Hour on the stage at 70

Thursday 9th May 2024

Ahead of comedian Tony Hancock's centenary and the 70th anniversary of sitcom Hancock's Half Hour on radio, actor and producer John Hewer discusses his new stage production of three scripts from lost television episodes.

Image shows from L to R: Jeremy Smith, John Hewer. Copyright: Andy Evans Live

The Steptoe And Son Radio Show 2022 tour

Monday 15th August 2022

As The Steptoe And Son Radio Show prepares to embark on a fresh live tour, performing three new scripts from Galton & Simpson's original television series, actor and producer John Hewer talks about the genesis of the show.

The Bed Sitting Room. Mate (Spike Milligan) Features

Honouring Spike Milligan: Quest for The Bed Sitting Room

Monday 20th June 2022

An exciting tribute night honouring the genius of Spike Milligan is coming to Louth Riverhead Theatre on Sunday 3rd July. Producer John Hewer explains more in this article.

Tommy Cooper Features

100 years of Tommy Cooper

Monday 15th March 2021

With the 100th anniversary of Tommy Cooper's birth set to be celebrated on Friday, writer and actor John Hewer - who impersonates the comedy legend - pays tribute to the amazing talents of the comedian and magician.

John Hewer. Copyright: Steve Ullathorne Live

How to pay tribute to Tommy Cooper... seemingly 'Jus'-Like-That!'

Monday 23rd July 2018

John Hewer - who will be performing as Tommy Cooper in a tribute show at this year's Edinburgh Fringe - explains how he became interested in the comedian, and why it's sad there's no full record of Cooper's ever-evolving stage act.

Steptoe And Son. Image shows from L to R: Albert Steptoe (Wilfrid Brambell), Harold Steptoe (Harry H. Corbett). Copyright: BBC Features

Steptoe And Son Rides Again (Again)

Thursday 8th February 2018

Why does Steptoe And Son enjoy such longevity? John Hewer, who has adapted the sitcom's scripts for a touring production, has written us this great article on the subject.

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