I Should Say So: The Story of Robb Wilton (Presented by James Cotter) (Part One) (HD)

I Should Say So: The Story of Robb Wilton is a documentary written and presented by James Cotter about the comedian Robb Wilton who's comic monologues in the 1930's and 40's inspired a whole generation of predecessors including Ken Dodd, Les Dawson and Arthur Lowe. During this documentary we will see a selection of Robb's finest sketches from the golden age of radio and the birth of television all introduced by James Cotter.

The documentary was filmed at The Phoenix Centre in Exeter during February 2011.

For more information on the documentary visit:
http://www.jamescotter.co.uk/ishouldsayso.htm

PRESENTED BY
James Cotter

WRITTEN BY
James Cotter

CAMERA
James Coard

SOUND
James Coard

PRODUCED BY
James Cotter

FILMED AT
The Phoenix Centre, Exeter, Devon

THANKS TO
Jimmy Perry
David Croft
Arthur Lowe
British Pathe

DEDICATED TO
Robb Wilton (1881 - 1957)

Additional Note: Unfortunately although there are some clips of the Firemen sketch in the opening titles the video clip itself was in to bad of a condition to include in the documentary itself and only the audio remains.

Disclaimer - The following video is non-profitable and amateurly produced. The show is not endorsed by Robb Wilton's estate and has been made as a tribute to the legendary comedian.

© James Cotter

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[LaughClub]

Absolutely Wonderful! What a joy (and a learning experience) to see & hear these clips. Bravo.

[cotterj99]

@LaughClub Thank you ever so much for your very generous comment. Have you seen Part two as well?

[LaughClub]

@cotterj99 Yes, left a comment there too. Great Stuff!

[cotterj99]

@LaughClub Great thank you. I’m interested to know if you’ve heard of him before or not?

[LaughClub]

@cotterj99 Yes, in the 3 volume video (VHS) on British Comedy that sold in the US maybe 10 years ago. It awakened me to Sandy Powell, Tommy Trinder, Msr. Eddie Graves, Frankie Randall, & Norman Evans. I originally bought it because the cover listed my favorite - Tommy Cooper. Masters all.

[cotterj99]

@LaughClub My God the classics, I'm thinking of doing a documentary on Norman Evans next actually. Tommy Cooper is a true legend I produced a short documentary on him filmed at his childhood home in Exeter my hometown where he first learnt to be a magician. It's called Always Leave Them Laughing it's on YouTube.