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2. Success and Sorrow
Episode 2 of 5
When tragedy strikes - the young clown seeks consolation in making others laugh with a new character. Read by Kenneth Cranham.
Just as the young clown finds happiness with a new wife - his manager's daughter Maria - tragedy strikes for Joseph Grimaldi.
He seeks consolation in making others laugh with a new creation - the pantomime clown Joey - complete with white face, blood-red mouth and blackened brows......
Andrew McConnell Stott's story of the life of one of Britain's greatest comedians
Abridged by Viv Beeby
Read by Kenneth Cranham.
Producer: Justine Willett
First broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in December 2009.
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