Comedian Frankie Howerd teased and titillated his way into the hearts of middle England, becoming one of the nation's best-loved entertainers across an unparalleled six decades. The master of the double entendre chummed up to his audience as the ultimate randy lad - on-stage the innuendoes flew thick and fast; off-stage he cut straight to the chase, pursuing and entrapping unsuspecting young males.

Assistants, photographers, journalists: all were considered fair game. Howerd risked his career and, on occasions, his life in his relentless pursuit of quick gratification.

Our Review: A disappointing documentary, Sex, Secrets & Frankie Howerd is little more than the tabloid reports its contributors, at times, mention.

True, there isn't much leeway in discussing a star's sexuality and personal conduct without an element of tabloid-ism, but everything in this programme, down to the low lighting and blurry video effects used throughout, signal its intentions and lack of balance from the outset.

Sadly, whilst there are some very well-informed and knowledgeable contributors offering a few anecdotes of interest, it's all a bit shambolic, and leaves a bitter taste in the mouth: not for Frankie Howerd, but for the show itself.