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Ray Alan
Ray Alan

Ray Alan

  • English
  • Writer, comedian and ventriloquist

Press clippings

Ventriloquism: Return of the dummy run

The death of British comedian Ray Alan recalls a lost age when ventriloquists were cosy family entertainment favourites. Today, they are more likely to be found at the cutting edge of subversive alternative comedy.

Jon Kelly, BBC News, 25th May 2010

TV ventriloquist Ray Alan dies aged 79

Ventriloquist Ray Alan - known to millions for his act with snooty, sozzled puppet Lord Charles - died this morning.

Daily Record, 24th May 2010

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