BritishComedySociety

Commemorating and celebrating the greatest names and successes of British comedy for more than 30 years.

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Hancock's Half Hour, the genre-defining BBC sitcom from Galton & Simpson, started its TV run 70 years ago tonight.

Iconic does not even begin to cover it.

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15th June 1907 - 2nd July 1975, remembering the irreplaceable actor James Robertson Justice. https://t.co/4i3J2CDUOb

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Very sad news today, the death of actress and sitcom legend Penelope Keith, aged 86. She leaves an indelible mark on our television comedy heritage. https://t.co/v1wIKQsBTZ

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Born on this date in 1915, remembering screen legend Dennis Price. https://t.co/KeBJgO9PFz

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BBC Two's wonderful Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing was first broadcast eight years ago tonight. https://t.co/6qmmKEAxpH

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Happy birthday, Wendy Craig!

The beloved actress, sitcom star and writer turns 92 today. https://t.co/udIbaTDQtg

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17th June 1919 - 13th October 1996, remembering the wonderful comic actress Beryl Reid. A much-missed presence on our screens. https://t.co/UPqDPjbWtk

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Born 106 years ago today, remembering the wonderful Peter Jones - actor, writer and wit. Never anything but a joy to behold. https://t.co/DPxoHktby5

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Granada's long-running stand-up series The Comedians first aired 55 years ago this evening. https://t.co/ik1UfepECZ

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Remembering the wonderful comic actor Bernard Bresslaw, best known for his Carry On film roles. 25th February 1934 - 11th June 1993. https://t.co/xEEFDiX2oy

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Remembering that remarkable screenwriter, T.E.B. Clarke.

Born on 7th June 1907, he penned the acclaimed Ealing classics Passport To Pimlico, The Titfield Thunderbolt and The Lavender Hill Mob, amongst others.

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Born 6th June 1918, the great Kenneth Connor. A beloved comedy star of both large and small screen. https://t.co/PQbkc9WBGI

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Educating Archie, which would clock up more than 230 episodes over its 9-series run, premiered - on the BBC's Light Programme - on 6th June 1950. https://t.co/XESKlnEZR2

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Born on Christmas Eve 1921, we remember the diminutive radio comedy star Jimmy Clitheroe, who died on 6th June 1973. https://t.co/MZQY7OfiIV

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Born 126 years ago today, remembering the superlative Arthur Askey - comedy hero. https://t.co/F3QFCE3G5F

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Remembering the joyous Pat Coombs, 24 years to the day since her death. She was truly never not brilliant. https://t.co/ALGWLMxvtg

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Beggar My Neighbour, one of those wonderfully rich 1960s sitcoms mixing class, family and a changing society, marks its 60th anniversary today. Mostly wiped and largely forgotten, it ran for three series on BBC 1 with a fantastic star cast. https://t.co/6Rjny0m4rN

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Remembering comedy legend Stanley Baxter, bornin Glasgow 100 years ago today. Settle down this afternoon with one of his wonderful 1960s comedy films. https://t.co/a9pLeAlwKU

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30 years today since his death - the fantastic Patrick Cargill, beloved comic star of stage and screen. https://t.co/4DNPefN8b4

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Born on this date in 1907, remembering the much-loved actress Dandy Nichols. She is best known for her long-running role as that silly old moo, Else Garnett. https://t.co/F2Osj6tht5