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The Essay: British Film Comedians
- Radio documentary
- BBC Radio 3
- 2015
- 5 episodes (1 series)
A selection of episodes from Simon Heffer's long-running radio show focusing on mid-20th century British comedy actors. Features Simon Heffer, Will Hay, Alastair Sim, Terry-Thomas, Tony Hancock and Sid James
Key details
- Genre
- Documentary
- Broadcast
- 2015
- Channel
- BBC Radio 3
- Episodes
- 5 (1 series)
- Features
- Simon Heffer, Will Hay, Alastair Sim, Terry-Thomas, Tony Hancock and Sid James
- Producers
- Beaty Rubens
- Company
Columnist and historian Simon Heffer resumes his long-running Radio 3 series celebrating mid-20th century British film, with five episodes focusing on comic actors.
The comic actors profiled are Will Hay, Alastair Sim, Terry-Thomas, Tony Hancock and Sid James.
Additional details
- Production
- Studio
Broadcast details
- First broadcast
- Monday 13th April 2015 at 10:45pm on BBC Radio 3