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Tom Allen on Kenneth Williams

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Comedian and presenter Tom Allen first discovered Kenneth Williams as a young boy, watching the Carry On films and listening to Round the Horne with his mum.

He joins Matthew Parris and Kenneth's biographer, Christopher Stevens, to explore the life of the famous twentieth century entertainer.

Together, they discuss stealing the show, sexuality and living solo.

Featuring clips from Kenneth's performances from Parkinson to Just a Minute, as well as Desert Island Discs to Hancock's Half Hour.

The trio reflect on Kenneth's dexterity and complexity, as a performer and as a person.

Producer: Camellia Sinclair

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2020.

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Comedian and presenter Tom Allen first discovered Kenneth Williams as a young boy, watching the Carry On films and listening to Round the Horne with his mum.

He joins Matthew Parris and Kenneth's biographer, Christopher Stevens, to explore the life of the famous twentieth century entertainer.

Together, they discuss stealing the show, sexuality and living solo.

Featuring clips from Kenneth's performances from Parkinson to Just a Minute, as well as Desert Island Discs to Hancock's Half Hour.

The trio reflect on Kenneth's dexterity and complexity, as a performer and as a person.

Producer: Camellia Sinclair

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2020.

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