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6. Onwards and Upwards

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Arthur English recalls ghosts, TV and film roles and concludes by reviving his stand-up character. With Michael Pointon. From 1988.

Arthur English shares the last of his reminisces about his life and career in showbusiness.

He recalls ghosts, his TV and film roles and concludes by reviving the stand up character from his past.

In conversation with 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 February 1988.

15 minutes

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