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1. It Started in Aldershot

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Comedian and actor Arthur English reminisces about his life and career with Michael Pointon. From 1988.

Comedian and actor Arthur English reminisces about his life and career in show business.

Beginning with the early days as a stand-up comic - he chats to Michael Pointon before a studio audience.

Arthur is best remembered as Mr Harman in BBC TV’s long-running sitcom 'Are You Being Served?' and as Slugger in Yorkshire TV's 'Follyfoot' shown on ITV.

Producer: Edward Taylor

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in January 1988.

15 minutes

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Sun 23 Feb 202503:45
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