Variety Theatre: The Spice of Life

"How To Write Comedy" with Brad Ashton


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This week Maria Lovelady & Michael Alan-Bailey talk to comedy writer for the stars, Brad Ashton. Brad shares stories about working with some of the comedy giants of the industry, including Groucho Marx, Tommy Cooper, Kenneth Williams and Bob Monkhouse to name a few. We also hear about our duo's wonderful time at the blue plaque unveiling of music hall performer Fred Barnes' Warrick Avenue home, hosted by The British Music Hall Society. Which famous 'Savage' did they encounter there? Have a listen and find out...

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Key Words: Groucho Marx, Tommy Cooper, Kenneth Williams, Les Dawson, Sabrina, Bob Monkhouse, Sid James, Ken Dodd Carry On Films, Double Act, Music Hall, Variety Theatre, Doctor Who, The London Palladium, The Hackney Empire, The Finsbury Park Empire, The British Music Hall Society, Fred Barnes, Queer Performance, Paul O'Grady, Lily Savage, Blue Plaque, Comedy writer, Christopher Green. 

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Variety Theatre: The Spice of LifeBy Maria Lovelady & Michael Alan-Bailey

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