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Joyce Grenfell - Comedy with Breeding

Clive James, Maureen Lipman and Dillie Keane join a host of Joyce's friends and colleagues to paint a candid and affectionate portrait of this great British star.

In many ways Joyce Grenfell was the pioneer of British female comedy. Through her radio broadcasts, her St Trinian's films, and her regular appearances on BBC TV's Face the Music, Joyce was one of the most popular and enduring performers of her generation. But who was Joyce Grenfell and what was she really like?

Clive James, Maureen Lipman and Dillie Keane join a host of Joyce's friends and colleagues to paint a candid and affectionate portrait of this great British star.

Narrated by Cass Allen.

1 hour

Credits

RoleContributor
NarratorCass Allen
ParticipantClive James
ParticipantMaureen Lipman
ParticipantDillie Keane
WriterRobin Lough
DirectorRobin Lough
ProducerJo Marks

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