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4. Variety and Comedians

Episode 4 of 5

Goon Show star Sir Harry Secombe remembers his early stage career in variety and his friendship with a young Tony Hancock.

The Goon Show star Sir Harry Secombe remembers his early career on stage in variety - and recalls his friendship with a young Tony Hancock.

Autobiography of comedian and singer Sir Harry Secombe first published in 1982.

Abridged by Elizabeth Proud.

Producer: Enyd Williams

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 1983.

15 minutes

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