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Henry Goodman concludes a series on the art of cabaret and revue with a look at its fifties and sixties heyday, epitomised by the likes of Kenneth Williams, Fenella Fielding and Peter Cook. Guests include Fielding, Graeme Garden, Kit and the Widow, Thelma Ruby and John Fortune.

Contributors

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Henry Goodman
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Kenneth Williams
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Peter Cook.
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Graeme Garden
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Thelma Ruby
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John Fortune.

Don Black presents a new series profiling George Melly, the singer, author, art expert, broadcaster and critic, who turns 75 in August. This first programme recalls his mother's inspiring love of theatre and ballet, the influences of jazz and music hall comics and an early penchant for drag.
Interview: page 28

Contributors

Interviewer:
Don Black
Interviewee:
George Melly
Producer:
Nick St George

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