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The Best of English: The Wonders of Wireless

The Best of English

The Wonders of Wireless

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Actor Arthur English remembers playing to the audience of Workers’ Playtime.

Comic Arthur English recalls performing to factory workers for BBC radio’s Workers’ Playtime. With Michael Pointon. From 1988.

Comedian and actor Arthur English recalls his invitation to entertain factory workers for Workers' Playtime on the BBC Home Service.   

Best remembered as Mr Harman in BBC TV’s long-running sitcom Are You Being Served?, Arthur English looks back over his life and career with Michael Pointon and a studio audience. 

Producer: Edward Taylor

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in February 1988.

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Comedian Arthur English reminisces with Michael Pointon and a studio audience.

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