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1. It Started in Aldershot

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Comedian and actor Arthur English reminisces about his life and career with Michael Pointon. From 1988.

Comedian and actor Arthur English reminisces about his life and career in show business.

Beginning with the early days as a stand-up comic - he chats to Michael Pointon before a studio audience.

Arthur is best remembered as Mr Harman in 麻豆社 TV鈥檚 long-running sitcom 'Are You Being Served?' and as Slugger in Yorkshire TV's 'Follyfoot' shown on ITV.

Producer: Edward Taylor

First broadcast on 麻豆社 Radio 2 in January 1988.

15 minutes

Last on

Sun 23 Feb 2025 03:45
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