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Grace & Favour. Mr. Wilberforce Clayborne Humphries (John Inman). Copyright: BBC
John Inman

John Inman

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John Inman features

The Tall Guy. Dexter King (Jeff Goldblum) Features

Comedy Rewind: Jeff Goldblum is The Tall Guy

Sunday 2nd February 2025

The Tall Guy may be long forgotten, but this 1989 feature deserves reappraisal as the film debuts of both writer Richard Curtis and director Mel Smith.

Are You Being Served?. Image shows left to right: Miss Shirley Brahms (Wendy Richard), Mr Dick Lucas (Trevor Bannister), Mr Wilberforce Humphries (John Inman), Captain Stephen Peacock (Frank Thornton), Mrs Betty Slocombe (Mollie Sugden), Mr Ernest Grainger (Arthur Brough). Credit: BBC Features

Comedy Rewind: Dear Sexy Knickers - A love letter to Are You Being Served?

Sunday 10th November 2024

With 10 series under its belt, the iconic department store sitcom Are You Being Served? could appear overwhelming to newcomers. We pay tribute and look at what made the series so special.

Water Rats Features

Comedy Chronicles: Fraternally Yours - The Brotherhood of British comedy

Sunday 9th April 2023

Graham McCann looks at the formation and membership of show business clubs The Grand Order of Water Rats and Masonic Chelsea Lodge No 3098.

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