Marking his 90th birthday, the wonderfully versatile and much-loved actor and singer Bernard Cribbins performs three humorous monologues.

Each plays on his love of Lancashire. Bernard hails from Oldham where he made his professional debut at the local theatre some 75 years ago and each plays on his love for Lancashire, its language and inbred humour.

The four monologues he has chosen were all written for the legendary actor, Stanley Holloway. Two focus on an unfortunate encounter between an inquisitive youth and lion which objects to the boy’s antics and decides to stop him for good whilst the others introduce us to the Battle of Waterloo and the pugnacious, stubborn, outspoken soldier Sam Small and his special relationship with the Duke of Wellington.

To link each of the pieces, Bernard can be heard in conversation with drama director, Martin Jenkins, with whom he has worked for over 45 years on a wide range of dramas and readings. A unique opportunity to hear a master storyteller bringing a range of comic creations to life.

Made for BBC Radio 4 Extra by Pier Productions, and first broadcast in December 2018. . Show less