The Essay: British Film Comedians
- Radio documentary
- BBC Radio 3
- 2015
- 5 episodes (1 series)
A selection of episodes from Simon Heffer's long-running radio show focusing on mid-20th century British comedy actors. Features Simon Heffer, Will Hay, Alastair Sim, Terry-Thomas, Tony Hancock and Sid James
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Series 1, Episode 5 - Sid James
Simon Heffer explores the life and work of Sid James, who was at the heart of the very successful Carry On films.
Further details
Heffer explores the life and work of Sid James, who was at the heart of the very successful Carry On films and one of the best-loved and most easily recognised comic actors of his day.
Simon traces James's journey from his years in repertory theatre, through bit-parts in British comic films and to his years of triumph in the Carry Ons before his dramatic death on stage in 1976.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 17th April 2015
- Time
- 10:45pm
- Channel
- BBC Radio 3
- Length
- 15 minutes