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105 results found for '"Comedy"' in Keywords.
Clapham and Dwyer, a day’s broadcasting (1974)
- Genre
- Drama; Special
A sketch by the comedy duo Clapham and Dwyer - A Dayâs Broadcasting, recorded in 1933, emulating a day’s radio broadcasting. Sound quality poor and in mono.
Cohen and wireless (1974)
- Genre
- Drama; Special
Joe Hayman’s Cohen and Wireless, a comedy sketch about buying wireless recorded in 1928. Sound quality poor and in mono.
Max Wall talks to John Wilson and Sarah Dickinson (1975)
- Genre
- Interview
Veteran comedian Max Wall talks to John Wilson and Sarah Dickinson on ideas for comedy, his desire to go into straight acting and his career in general.
Harry Secombe on career (1975)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with singer, entertainer, and comic actor, Harry Secombe. He speaks about his career, in particular his time in the Goon Show including how he met the other members, his time in the army, and his...
Tommy Steele talking to Sarah Dickinson (1975)
- Genre
- Interview
Tommy Steele talks to Sarah Dickinson. On the stage musical version of Hans Christian Andersen he is starring in and his love of appearing for family audiences and his autobiography in the form of music....
Brian Hayes interviews Michael Bentine (1976)
- Genre
- Interview
Brian Hayes interviews comedian Michael Bentine on comedy and what makes people laugh.
Bryan Pringle and Betty Marsden on new play (1976)
- Genre
- Interview
Actors Bryan Pringle and Betty Marsden on their upcoming performance in David Storey’s play, Mother’s Day. They discuss the author, the play, comedy, their characters, their appearances at the Royal...
Stand-up comedy (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
Veteran stand-up comedian Ted Ray talks about his career, and his appearances at the London Palladium. He recounts an anecdote concerning an impression of Sir Winston Churchill. During the interview,...
Brian Hayes show (1977)
- Genre
- Interview; Phone-in; Special
Interview with actor Warren Mitchell on the Brian Hayes Show. They talk about his television character Alf Garnett; other roles he has played; his style of acting; other great character actors. includes a...
Grouch Marx death (1977)
- Genre
- Interview; Obituary; Tribute
Interview with film critic Derek Malcolm, on the death of Groucho Marx, on the career of the Marx Brothers, and on Groucho’s solo career. Male interviewer not identified.