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The Al Read Show

by Ronnie Taylor
Al Read
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Described by Radio Times as "a brilliant observer of the domestic scene, a master reporter of life as we know it", Al Read's weekly show drew audiences of 35 million during the 1950s and 60s.Born in Salford in 1909, Al started life as a sausage manufacturer, having inherited the family's meat-processing factory. His comedy developed from his sales patter and after-dinner speeches, and he described his humour as "pictures of life". He drew on his working-class roots to come up with catchphrases such as "Right Monkey" and "You'll be lucky, I'll say, you'll be lucky". The rich Northern humour stands the test of time, as this collection of four shows from the 50s hilariously demonstrates.
©2007 BBC Audiobooks Ltd (P)2007 BBC Audiobooks Ltd

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Publisher: BBC Audio Edition: Unabridged

OverDrive Listen audiobook

  • ISBN: 9781405667074
  • File size: 40217 KB
  • Release date: January 9, 2007
  • Duration: 01:23:47

MP3 audiobook

  • ISBN: 9781405667074
  • File size: 40331 KB
  • Release date: January 9, 2007
  • Duration: 01:23:46
  • Number of parts: 2

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subjects

Performing Arts Nonfiction

Languages

English

Described by Radio Times as "a brilliant observer of the domestic scene, a master reporter of life as we know it", Al Read's weekly show drew audiences of 35 million during the 1950s and 60s.Born in Salford in 1909, Al started life as a sausage manufacturer, having inherited the family's meat-processing factory. His comedy developed from his sales patter and after-dinner speeches, and he described his humour as "pictures of life". He drew on his working-class roots to come up with catchphrases such as "Right Monkey" and "You'll be lucky, I'll say, you'll be lucky". The rich Northern humour stands the test of time, as this collection of four shows from the 50s hilariously demonstrates.
©2007 BBC Audiobooks Ltd (P)2007 BBC Audiobooks Ltd

Expand title description text
Performing Arts Nonfiction
  • Details

    Publisher:
    BBC Audio
    Edition:
    Unabridged

    OverDrive Listen audiobook
    ISBN: 9781405667074
    File size: 40217 KB
    Release date: January 9, 2007
    Duration: 01:23:47

    MP3 audiobook
    ISBN: 9781405667074
    File size: 40331 KB
    Release date: January 9, 2007
    Duration: 01:23:46
    Number of parts: 2

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  • Formats
    OverDrive Listen audiobook
    MP3 audiobook
  • Languages
    English