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16/04/2011

Julia Sutherland presents a compilation of programmes celebrating the greatest Comic Clowns of all-time, including Charlie Chaplin, Stan Laurel and The Goodies.

Julia Sutherland presents a compilation of programmes celebrating the greatest Comic Clowns of all-time. This special Zone features a documentary on the genius of Charlie Chaplin, Alex Norton revisits Stan Laurel's Glasgow and the Usual Suspects discusses the enduring love people feel towards Laurel and partner Oliver Hardy.

5 hours, 15 minutes

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Sat 18 Feb 2012 00:45
大象传媒 Radio Scotland

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Chapters

  • Smile: The Genius of Charlie Chaplin Part 1

    Robert Downey Jr, mines the private archives of the Chaplin family to shed exclusive new light on the world's favourite little tramp.

    Duration: 53:22

  • Stan Laurel鈥檚 Glasgow

    Alex Norton takes us back to Stan Laurel鈥檚 Glasgow in this programme from 2010.

    Duration: 22:28

  • The Usual Suspects: Laurel and Hardy

    Laurel and Hardy's films are still watched and loved by millions of people. In 1994 Siobhan Synnot talked to Stan鈥檚 daughter about the enduring love for her father鈥檚 movies.

    Duration: 17:51

  • Silverscreen Beats: The Early Years

    This episode of Silverscreen Beats from 2003 takes us back to the Early Days of cinema to find out how Hollywood dealt with the rather tricky issue of sound.

    Duration: 25:59

  • Janice Forsyth Show 鈥� Harry Hill

    Harry Hill in conversation with Janice Forsyth from 2006, talking about his comedy, first book and art.

    Duration: 17:34

  • Dad Made Me Laugh 鈥� Nick Wisdom

    Norman Wisdom鈥檚 son Nick shares memories of his late father with Sally Magnusson.

    Duration: 26:00

  • The Comedy Caf茅 鈥� Norman Wisdom

    Norman Wisdom's long-time PA and companion Ann Axe joins Janice Forsyth on the Comedy Caf茅 to share stories from behind the scenes of living and working with Norman.

    Duration: 07:19

  • Janice Forsyth Show 鈥� Lee Evans

    A man often compared to Norman Wisdom is Lee Evans. In 1995 he caught up with Janice Forsyth to chat about his time in Scotland and working in the movies.

    Duration: 15:45

  • The Comedy Caf茅 鈥� Clown Doctors

    Janice Forsyth chats to 鈥淒r Rocket鈥� a clown doctor, about visiting hospitalised children and how his new play is based on those experiences.

    Duration: 05:31

  • Twelve Noon Choice 鈥� The Goodies

    The Goodies will always be remembered for riding a trandem and being attacked by a giant white cat! Here they are in an interview for Twelve Noon Choice back in 1974.

    Duration: 12:12

  • The Radio Caf茅 鈥� Tony Hancock

    John Fisher was the first biographer of Tony Hancock to be given access to the family archives during his research. In October 2008 he joined Clare English to talk about his findings.

    Duration: 07:51

  • Long Live The Dead Parrot

    Carol Cleveland, who worked with the team presents the insider鈥檚 guide to Monty Python originally broadcast in 1999.

    Duration: 27:49

  • MacAulay and Co 鈥� Paul Merton

    In 2007 comedian and improv. artist Paul Merton joined Fred MacAulay to talk about his tour highlighting the definitive golden age of comedy 鈥� the silent era!

    Duration: 09:32

  • Smile: The Genius of Charlie Chaplin Part 2

    In this episode we hear the story behind The Great Dictator, his first 鈥渢alkie鈥� film which was based on Adolf Hitler. Originally broadcast on 大象传媒 Radio 2.

    Duration: 53:26

Broadcasts

  • Sat 16 Apr 2011 00:45
    大象传媒 Radio Scotland
  • Sat 18 Feb 2012 00:45
    大象传媒 Radio Scotland