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Mark Radcliffe explores the tradition of the northern comedian.

Mark Radcliffe presents a series exploring the tradition of the northern comedian.

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How Tickled Am I?: Series 3: Episode 2: Gracie Fields

Gracie Fields

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Episode 2: Gracie Fields

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BBC Radio 4 Extra - How Tickled Am I?, Series 3, Gracie Fields

Mark Radcliffe profiles the film and music hall star, who never forgot her Rochdale roots.

Mark Radcliffe profiles the major film and music hall star, who never forgot her Rochdale roots.

Gracie Fields was one of Lancashire's best-loved exports. 

Yet the press accused her of treachery when she and her Italian husband moved to America during the Second World War, despite the huge sums she raised abroad for the British war effort. 

Mark Radcliffe presents a tribute to the film and music hall star once described as "the British nation's favourite big sister".

Featuring:

Sandy Powell 
Jean Chadwick
Michael Stansfield
Gracie Orbell 
Tommy Connor
Tommy Fields 
Tommy Keen
Annette Pointon
Dennis Pitt 
James Stroud

Series exploring some of the North of England's best loved and most influential comedians.

Producer Libby Cross

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2001.

How Tickled Am I?: Series 3

Your digital radio entertainment station showcasing the best in comedy and drama

Your digital radio entertainment station showcasing the best in comedy and drama. With recent favourites from BBC Radio 4.

Mark Radcliffe tells the stories of the men and women in showbiz who have made us laugh

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