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3. Max Wall and Beyond

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Tony Lidington concludes tracing the role of the clown in British humour – from the Great Grimaldi to the present day.

Tony Lidington concludes tracing the role of the clown in British humour – from the Great Grimaldi through stars of circus, pantomime and Pierrots, to modern entertainers and even activists.

Tony draws on his own performances, BBC archive and contemporary experts.

In the last of three programmes, he examines the impact of Max Wall and how clowning has changed in the 21st century

Producer: Mike Greenwood

Made for Radio 4 Extra by Pier Productions and first broadcast in March 2014.

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Sun 29 Sep 202405:00
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