Category Archives: Radio

The BBC

Posted on 20 August 2020 by pws

When I moved to London in the 1970s I was a poor student. Finding money for entertainment was not easy, and the BBC was a godsend, especially the radio. For the price of exactly nothing you could go to see … Continue reading →

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Ronnie Barker

Posted on 21 June 2020 by pws

Most people around the world will know Ronnie Barker from his big hit shows, The Two Ronnies and Porridge, and maybe Open All Hours. Mr Barker started as a stage actor, then moved into radio with a part on The … Continue reading →

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Parsons

Posted on 28 January 2020 by pws

It has been announced that Nicholas Parsons has died aged 96. That’s a good age. Mr Parsons has had a long career in radio, tv and film, working to the end. He was famous as a straight man for Arthur … Continue reading →

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