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3. Max Wall and Beyond
Episode 3 of 3
Tony Lidington concludes tracing the role of the clown in British humour – from the Great Grimaldi to the present day.
Tony Lidington concludes tracing the role of the clown in British humour – from the Great Grimaldi through stars of circus, pantomime and Pierrots, to modern entertainers and even activists.
Tony draws on his own performances, Â鶹Éç archive and contemporary experts.
In the last of three programmes, he examines the impact of Max Wall and how clowning has changed in the 21st century
Producer: Mike Greenwood
Made for Radio 4 Extra by Pier Productions and first broadcast in March 2014.
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