Norman Wisdom
- English
- Actor, comedian and writer
Press clippings
Unseen Peter Sellers footage features in new Channel 5 documentary
Previously unseen home movie footage of Peter Sellers features in a new documentary about the comedy star coming to Channel 5, Peter Sellers: The Dark Side Of The Goon, part of a series of upcoming profiles that also includes Dudley Moore, Eric Sykes, Norman Wisdom and Diana Rigg.
British Comedy Guide, 8th September 2023Costumes worn by Norman Wisdom to be sold at auction
Costumes and collectors' items belonging to comedian Sir Norman Wisdom and Forces Sweetheart Dame Vera Lynn are set to go under the hammer.
The Express and Star, 24th November 2022Campaign launched to save site which featured in a Norman Wisdom film
People living on Duke Street, Arthur Road, and Vansittart Road in Windsor fear for the future of Gardner Cottages Community Green, known as The Green, as it will soon go to auction. You may recognise The Green from legendary British comedian Norman Wisdom's hit 1962 film On The Beat where Norman is pursued by a vast army of policemen.
Reading Post, 23rd November 2022Barry Cryer's Comedy Legends to return for a third series
Kenneth Williams and Norman Wisdom are among those who will feature in the third series of Barry Cryer's series Comedy Legends on Sky Arts.
British Comedy Guide, 7th September 2020Vera Lynn gesture set Norman Wisdom on road to stardom
"Unbelievably at the end of my act I took four curtain calls and when I finally went off stage, Vera gave me a big hug and a kiss."
Bernard Bale, The Sunday Post, 19th June 2020Norman Wisdom: film crew experience changed his life
"The crew didn't mind me being there. In fact they gave me a sense of belonging as they included me in their conversation and shared with me their mugs of tea and doorstep sandwiches."
Bernard Bale, The Sunday Post, 22nd May 20208 comedy legends who made soap cameos
Comedy legend Tommy Cannon begins a short stint in Emmerdale on Thursday 19th September. Cannon is not the first veteran performer with a comedic pedigree to guest star in a continuing drama - remember the soap visits from these funny favourites?
Radio Times, 19th September 2019Seven comedy icons with a seedy reputation
It seems that every day a new showbusiness career lies in tatters as the world finally catches up to the men who abuse their power to harass and grope women. But for decades bad behaviour has gone unpunished... here are seven comedians beloved in their day - and some even now - despite widespread reports of pretty salacious behaviour that surely would not be tolerated today.
Chortle, 20th November 2017Raymond Allen interview
As a special episode of Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em is filmed, the show's creator reveals why Norman Wisdom turned down the lead and the story behind that famous raincoat.
Peter Robertson, The Daily Express, 24th February 2016Comedy Greats appear on Royal Mail stamps
Spike Milligan, The Two Ronnies, Billy Connolly, Morecambe & Wise, Norman Wisdom, Lenny Henry, Peter Cook & Dudley Moore, Monty Python, French & Saunders and Victoria Wood feature on ten special Royal Mail stamps.
The Guardian, 1st April 2015