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A Good Bit of Howerd

4 Extra Debut. DJ Pete Murray tries his darnedest to elicit information from Frankie Howerd. Features extracts from 'London Lights'. From August 1963.

The king of titters, Frankie Howerd is telling all to DJ Pete Murray - with generous excerpts from some of Frankie's broadcasts.

Describing himself as "the sex kitten of the BBC" - Frankie reveals why he never ad-libs, the importance of good writers, assesses his singing abilities and thoughts about performing to an audience.

Producer: Bill Worsley

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in August 1963.

30 minutes

Last on

Fri 21 Apr 201700:30
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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  • Thu 20 Apr 201718:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 21 Apr 201700:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra