Bobby Thompson In Profile
Bobby Thompson 1911 - 1988
Bobby Thompson was the much loved North East Comedian, who for much of his career played almost exclusively to sell out crowds on the North East club circuit. Famous for two part ac...
Reginald Marsh In Profile
Meet The Boss, Reginald Marsh, 1926 - 2001
Reginald Marsh will perhaps be best remembered for his supporting roles as 'The Boss' in some of our best loved sitcoms.Quick BioBorn Reginald Albert Saltmars...
Rod Hull In Profile
Rod Hull, 1935- 1999
Rod Hull will be always remembered for his crazy antics with his Emu puppet. He became a hugely popular entertainer during the 1970's and 80's with a string of TV shows.Quick BioB...
The Finest Vintage Summer Wine
Last Of The Summer Wine - The Compo Years
It's less than a week before we remember it was ten years since the we took our very last sip of Summer Wine. Last Of The Summer Wine is the longest ever running sitco...
Jim Bowen
Jim Bowen 1937 - 2018Probably best remembered for the game show Bullseye, Jim Bowen was one of the stars of the groundbreaking series The Comedians that celebrated 40 years back in 2011.Quick BioBor...
Marty Feldman In Profile
Marty Feldman, 1934 - 1982
Perhaps a comedy talent who doesn't get the exposure he deserves. Marty Feldman was the British actor, comedian and comedy writer who was widely known for his prominent, misaligned ...
Brian Wilde – In Profile
Brian Wilde, 1953 - 2008
Brian Wilde will perhaps be best remembered for his roles in hit sitcoms Porridge and Last Of The Summer Wine.Quick BioVery little in the way of biography exists within the pub...
Britain’s Unsung Comedy Heroes – Part 2
Britain's Unsung Comedy Heroes - Manuel
Whilst Basil Fawlty got a mention in the recent GOLD show: Britain's Greatest Comedy Character, in fact he got to number 5, everybody's favourite Spanish waiter was left...
Ken Goodwin In Profile
Ken Goodwin 1933 - 2012
Ken Goodwin is probably best remembered for his appearances on the groundbreaking 1970's ITV show The Comedians. Famous for his "settle down" catchphrase.There are comedians who re...
June Whitfield In Profile
Dame June Whitfield, DBE, 1925 - 2018
Probably best remembered for the hit TV series Terry and June, June Whitfield had a remarkable career spanning over 60 years. She appeared in many of the biggest shows an...