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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 BBC 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 BBC Radio 2 in April 1976.

7 days left to listen

30 minutes

Last on

Mon 9 Mar 202605:00
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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