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Al Read

Mark Radcliffe presents a profile of the sausage-maker from Salford who became one of Britain's most popular radio comedians.

The Salford sausage-maker who became one of BBC radio's most popular comedians.

Mark Radcliffe profiles the life and career of Al Read.

Featuring:

Cliff Hayes
Kevin Kent
Jim Casey
Johnny Roadhouse

Series exploring some of the North of England's best loved and most influential comedians.

Producer: Libby Cross

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2000.

30 minutes

Last on

Thu 26 May 202200:30

Broadcasts

  • Sun 14 Sep 200812:30
  • Sun 14 Sep 200817:30
  • Mon 15 Sep 200805:30
  • Sun 13 Dec 200911:00
  • Sun 13 Dec 200917:00
  • Sun 5 Sep 201011:30
  • Sun 5 Sep 201017:30
  • Sun 14 Aug 201111:30
  • Sun 14 Aug 201119:30
  • Mon 15 Aug 201102:30
  • Sun 3 Mar 201317:30
  • Tue 24 Feb 201518:30
  • Wed 25 Feb 201501:30
  • Tue 14 Feb 201718:30
  • Wed 15 Feb 201700:30
  • Wed 10 Oct 201818:30
  • Thu 11 Oct 201800:30
  • Wed 25 May 202218:30
  • Thu 26 May 202200:30