Gilbert Harding started as a radio presenter in post-war Britain and although he never lived to see the 1960s, he already displayed a lack of deference more typical of that decade.

He gained wider TV exposure as a star in the BBC's long-running What's My Line? which was watched by millions. Audiences would talk about his performance the following day because of his outrageousness and also, because sometimes it was obvious he had been drinking.

The first of a three-part exploration including extracts from:

* ROUND BRITAIN QUIZ
* WHAT'S MY LINE?
* THE BRAINS TRUST

* A complete edition of TWENTY QUESTIONS with Jack Train, Anona Winn, Richard Dimbleby, and Joy Adamson.

Featuring:

Jeffrey Richards
Gillian Reynolds
Andy Medhurst
Russell Davies
Joe Moran

Producer: Mike Greenwood

Made for BBC Radio 4 Extra and first broadcast in January 2014 Show less