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11/04/1976
4 Extra Debut. Al Read entertains with sketches and jokes about British life including removals and learning golf. With Alex Welsh. From 1976.
The funny man from Salford entertains with jokes and sketches about everyday British life.
Removal men struggles, the frustrations of being a golf instructor and being a hospital patient...
Al Read does all the voices
Al first came to fame on 麻豆社 Radio in the 1950s thanks to his northern comic monologues.
Written by Ronnie Taylor.
Music from Alex Welsh and his Band.
Producer: John Browell
First broadcast on 麻豆社 Radio 2 in April 1976.
Last on
Mon 9 Mar 2026
05:00
麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
Broadcasts
- Sun 8 Mar 2026 10:00麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
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- Mon 9 Mar 2026 05:00麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra