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The Road to Laughter

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on BBC Radio 4 FM

On 29 May Bob Hope , one of the world's best-known and best-loved comics, celebrated his 80th birthday. In this four-part series,
Bob Monhhouse narrates and presents an affectionate tribute to this great
English-borncomedian, with reminiscences and anecdotes from some of his friends, family and showbusiness colleagues. 1: From Vaudeville to Vietnam
A look at Hope's passion for entertaining live audiences.
Research and script by MARTYN PEDRICK
Producer RICHARD EDIS

Contributors

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Bob Hope
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Bob Monhhouse
Script By:
Martyn Pedrick
Producer:
Richard Edis
Source: Radio Times

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