Trivia

He was created a Knight Bachelor in the 1981 Queen's Birthday Honours List for his services to entertainment and charity.

He was awarded the CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) in the 1963 Queen's Birthday Honours List for his services to drama.

Harry Secombe was a member of the popular BBC radio program of the 1950s, "The Goon Show".

Tenor singer and comedian

His son Andy Secombe is an actor.

A memorial service was held for him at Westminster Abbey, London on 26 October 2001.

Is portrayed by Steve Pemberton in The Life and Death of Peter Sellers (2004).

Godfather of Wendy Craig's older son, Alaster Bentley.

Harry and his wife Myra had four children, Andy Secombe, Katy Secombe, Jenny Giannini and David Secombe. Their seven grandchildren included Jennifer's daughter Emily Secombe and David's daughter Florence Secombe.

Suffered a stroke in 1997, and another in 1999.

Uncle of Christine Secombe.

Was nominated for Broadway's 1966 Tony Award as Best Actor (Musical) for "Pickwick."

Children David born 1962, Katie born 1967, Jenny.

He was in the army during WW11 and served in Africa and Italy.

Shared a flat in Notting Hill, London with Spike Milligan and Norman Vaughan.

Made a tv series about 1953/4 Secombe Here.

Was made an honary Doctor of Music by Swansea University.