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The Al Read Show

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The northern comic's monologues from the 1950s

The Al Read Show: From 15/11/1955

From 15/11/1955

BBC Radio 4 Extra - The Al Read Show, From 15/11/1955

Starring the Salford sausage maker turned monarch of the monologue.

Starring the Salford sausage maker turned monarch of the monologue. With Louise Traill and Albert Franks. From November 1955.

The joys of motoring – and modern cafeterias. 

Monologues and sketches from Salford sausage maker turned monarch of the monologue.

With Louise Traill.  

Music from the Silvertones and the Augmented BBC Northern Variety Orchestra.

Conductor: Alyn Ainsworth

Produced in the North of England by Ronnie Taylor. 

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in November 1955.

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