The policeman was Jack Darby (died 1972) Jack played Hutton Conyers with Jimmy James at the royal Command performance sometime in the fifties. Jack was Jimmy James' brother in law.
Yes there is a similarity vocal wise,Take a look at Sandy Powell doing his vent act you will see where C.A.S.got his little tut act from.Saying all that you have to admit the count has is own unique style and is very funny.listen to his radio 4 show very clever and entertaining.
The policeman was Jack Darby (died 1972) Jack played Hutton Conyers with Jimmy James at the royal Command performance sometime in the fifties. Jack was Jimmy James' brother in law.
petergilmore44 7 months ago
Jimmy James used to put on shows at our local stute before the last war
powerspade 2 years ago
what's happened to comedians of this ilk?
evegeo 4 years ago
Take a look at Count Arthur Strong,a true raconteur of the old school you wont be sorry.
lordharryh 3 years ago 2
....the voices are amazingly similar.
chatham43 3 years ago
Yes there is a similarity vocal wise,Take a look at Sandy Powell doing his vent act you will see where C.A.S.got his little tut act from.Saying all that you have to admit the count has is own unique style and is very funny.listen to his radio 4 show very clever and entertaining.
lordharryh 3 years ago
they say that old comedy like is so brilliant and they are write thanks
MorrisManDanceMan 2 years ago
Brilliant. Really knew his craft. An original.
kidsry 4 years ago
The old lady is Norman Evans! Went to see him in panto in Leeds in the forties.
DADRENO 4 years ago
@DADRENO
Norman Evans or Les Dawson?!!
jonjamg 2 years ago
The comic's comic - and a tee-totaller!!
HK
harrykorris 4 years ago