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The Pantomime Life of Joseph Grimaldi (Omnibus)

How a world-famous clown became a Georgian panto superstar. Andrew McConnell Stott's account is read by Kenneth Cranham.

How one of the world's most famous clowns, Joseph Grimaldi, became a superstar of Georgian pantomime.

Nine-year-old Joe is forced to become the breadwinner when his father dies of syphilis.

Andrew McConnell Stott's story of the life of one of Britain's greatest comedians.

Omnibus of five parts adapted by Viv Beeby.

Read by Kenneth Cranham.

Producer: Justine Willett

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2009.

1 hour, 10 minutes

Last on

Mon 30 Dec 202402:30
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Broadcasts

  • Sun 29 Dec 202407:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Sun 29 Dec 202412:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Sun 29 Dec 202418:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Mon 30 Dec 202402:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra