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The Straight Man

Nicholas Parsons presents a potted history of the 'straight man' in comedy double-acts. He played the stooge to Arthur Haynes's funny man and explores the role.

Nicholas Parsons presents a potted history of the 'straight man' in comedy double-acts. In the 1950s and 60s, he played the stooge to Arthur Haynes's funny man and tells his memories of those years. He also explores the role of the straight man with the help of Syd Little, Peter Reeves and Ian "Krankie" Tough, among others.

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28 minutes

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Sat 10 Oct 2020 20:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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  • Sat 10 Oct 2020 20:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4