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The Palace of Laughter: 1

BBC Radio 4
on BBC Radio 4 FM

A new six-part series in which Geoffrey Wheeler visits variety theatres around the country.
The infamous Windmill Theatre in London was famed for its nude dancing girls, but was also known as the "comics' graveyard", with audiences being more interested in the girls than the gags. Barry Cryer, Arthur English and Pearl Hackney are among those recalling their Windmill days. Produce Rubby Cross

Contributors

Presenter:
Geoffrey Wheeler
Interviewee:
Barry Cryer
Interviewee:
Arthur English
Interviewee:
Pearl Hackney
Producer:
Libby Cross
Source: Radio Times

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