Trivia

Weighed 15lb 4oz at birth.

He was a gunner in World War II. After the war, he worked as a laborer but turned to comedy in 1950 after a one-off stint at a local club. He drew a popular following on the club circuit, but it was his debut at the 1971 Royal Variety Performance that made him famous.

Once in Blackpool, England, he met up with Ringo Starr and George Harrison just before their rise to fame and said what a funny name for a group, The Beatles.

Best known for his 'faulty microphone' routine and for his chicken impressions.

Still performing in cabaret. (2005)

Started as a butchers boy then worked in a chemical factory.

Turned professional in 1962.