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1. Early Years

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How a world-famous clown became a Georgian panto superstar. Andrew McConnell Stott's account read by Kenneth Cranham

How one of the world's most famous clowns, Joseph Grimaldi, became a superstar of Georgian pantomime.

Nine-year-old Joe is forced to become the breadwinner when his father dies of syphilis.

Andrew McConnell Stott's story of the life of one of Britain's greatest comedians.

Abridged in five parts by Viv Beeby.

Read by Kenneth Cranham.

Producer: Justine Willett

First broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in December 2009.

15 minutes

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