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Radio York,10 May 2026,4 mins

Charles Laughton: Scarborough’s Oscar winner

Secret North Yorkshire

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Born in Scarborough in 1899, Charles Laughton rose from British theatre to Hollywood, winning an Oscar for The Private Life of Henry VIII and becoming one of the most powerful and distinctive screen actors of his era. Remember to hit subscribe on BBC Sounds so you never miss a future episode. To let us know about a story we should feature, drop us a line at secretnorthyorkshire@bbc.co.uk (Image: Getty)

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