Book Description
Sir Harry Secombe was one of Britain's best-loved entertainers. After his death in April 2000 at the age of 79, the former Prime Minister John Major paid tribute to him as: 'one of the loveliest of men and a comic genius who gave pleasure to millions'. In this second volume of autobiography, the sequel to his highly praised 'Arias and Raspberries', he covers his life from 1951. He tells wonderful behind-the-scenes stories of the legendary Goon Shows with Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers and Michael Bentine, with several hilarious excerpts from the original recordings. He recalls marvellous anecdotes about his role as Mr Bumble in the film 'Oliver!' and his title role in the stage musical 'Pickwick'; his numerous radio and television shows, including the long-running series 'Highway', and his family life in Cheam. This delightful audiobook is read with infectious good humour by Sir Harry Secombe and is a wonderful memorial to a much-loved and much-missed comedy legend.
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Synopsis
Published to mark his 75th birthday, a second collection of memoirs in which Sir Harry Secombe recalls with humour the groundbreaking 'Goon' years, and sheds new light on his fellow Goons Michael Bentine, Peter Sellers and Spike Milligan. Follows ARIAS AND RASPBERRIES.
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