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Radio WM,31 Mar 2025,8 mins

SeriesHistory Of TV In The West Midlands

3. Carving out a space for Carrott

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Pebble Mill fast become the place to be, not just for notable TV series but for presenters & personalities. Birmingham’s legendary comedian Jasper Carrott didn’t initially ‘feel the love’ from the Midlands. It would take working alongside an impersonator bound for future success, for Jasper to produce a show out of Pebble Mill. Credit: Getty Images.

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