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The Stars of Sgt. Pepper

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A day of programmes to mark the 50th anniversary of 'Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band'

A special day of programmes to mark the 50th anniversary of The Beatles' 'Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band'

The Stars of Sgt. Pepper: Track 3 - WC Fields

The Stars of Sgt Pepper

03/06/2017

Track 3 - WC Fields

BBC Radio 4 Extra - The Stars of Sgt. Pepper, Track 3 - WC Fields

A tribute to the comic genius WC Fields, presented by Geoffrey Palmer.

Made for 4 Extra. 'Who took the cork off my lunch?' A tribute to the comic genius WC Fields, presented by Geoffrey Palmer.

In Track 3 we meet the comic genius and original anti-hero, WC Fields. 

In 'Who Took The Cork Off My Lunch?' the actor Geoffrey Palmer looks at the influence Fields had on British culture. He also reveals how Fields developed an appreciation of British music hall comedy and English literature which reverberated throughout his stage and screen career. 
With contributions from comedy historian Glenn Mitchell, the programme also includes rare archive of Benny Hill impersonating Fields on one of his early television shows. 

Produced by Stephen Garner, this was first broadcast in 2006.

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