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Never Give A Sucker an Even Break

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A profile of W. C. Fields
Written and researched by MICHAEL POINTON
Les Dawson examines the personality and appeal of William Claude Duckenfield - alias W. C. Fields - and attempts to explain why, more than 30 years after his death, Fields is still revered as a comedian's comedian.
Producer BOB OLIVER ROGERS BBC Manchester Preview: page 13

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Michael Pointon
Producer:
Bob Oliver Rogers
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