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Adam Nicolson uses newly found 17th-century manuscripts to tell the story of how arguably the greatest work of English prose ever written, the King James Bible, came into being. Show more
Entertainment and the arts magazine. A look at the colourful career of legendary music hall star Tessie O'Shea, who styled herself Two Ton Tessie from Tennessee. Show more
What happened to the variety stars once the theatres closed and the cameras beckoned? Michael Grade tells the ups and downs of the variety stars on television.
Series tracing the roots of light entertainment looks at how all-round entertainers like Bruce Forsyth adapted their skills to remain on the showbiz ladder. Show more
In the 1950s and 60s Arthur Haynes was ITV's highest paid comic, as popular as Tony Hancock. Paul Merton and Nicholas Parsons rediscover the genius of this forgotten comedy great. Show more
What happened to the variety stars once the theatres closed and the cameras beckoned? Michael Grade tells the ups and downs of the variety stars on television.
Entertainment and the arts magazine. A look at the colourful career of legendary music hall star Tessie O'Shea, who styled herself Two Ton Tessie from Tennessee. Show more
Series tracing the roots of light entertainment looks at how all-round entertainers like Bruce Forsyth adapted their skills to remain on the showbiz ladder. Show more
What happened to the variety stars once the theatres closed and the cameras beckoned? Michael Grade tells the ups and downs of the variety stars on television.
