Ray's A Laugh

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Ray's a Laugh

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Classic long-running comedy series starring Ted Ray and Kitty Bluett.

Ray's a Laugh: From 08/11/1949

From 08/11/1949

BBC Radio 4 Extra - Ray's a Laugh, From 08/11/1949

Ted's wife Kitty buys a dog, while George interviews a double-octogenarian.

Kitty buys a dog, much to husband Ted's annoyance, while George interviews a double-octogenarian. Stars Ted Ray. From November 1949.

Ted's wife Kitty buys a dog, while George interviews a double-octogenarian.

Starring Ted Ray. 

With Kitty Bluett, Peter Sellers, Patricia Hayes, Fred Yule and Leslie Perrins.

Ray's A Laugh - the successor to ITMA - follows the comedy exploits of Ted's life at home with his 'radio' wife Kitty, as well as in a variety of jobs. It ran from 1949-1961. 

Scripted by Eddie Maguire and Ted Ray. 

Music from Bob and Alf Pearson and The Beaux and The Belles.

BBC Dance Orchestra conducted by Stanley Black. 

Producer: George Inns

First broadcast on the BBC Home Service in November 1949.

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