CLITHEROE KID - A Funny Thing Happened at the Fair - UK COMEDY
Episode description
Whether you're a long-time fan or new to the series, "The Clitheroe Kid" offers a delightful blend of humor, camaraderie, and historical insight. Join us as we explore the world of Jimmy Clitheroe and his lovable but hapless adventures.
Welcome to "The Clitheroe Kid," a classic BBC Radio comedy show featuring diminutive Northern comic Jimmy Clitheroe in the role of a cheeky schoolboy. The show follows the misadventures of Jimmy and his family at Lilac Avenue in an unnamed town in the North of England.The Story Behind The Clitheroe Kid"The Clitheroe Kid" was created by James Casey in 1956 and produced in Manchester by the North Region studios of the BBC Home Service. The show was later moved to the national transmitters of the BBC Light Programme in 1959. The series starred Jimmy Clitheroe, who was 35 years old when he started playing the part but could pass as an 11-year-old boy due to his physical stature. Key Characters and Voices The main cast includes:
- Jimmy Clitheroe as the cheeky schoolboy
- Peter Sinclair as Jimmy's Scottish granddad
- Patricia Burke as Jimmy's mother
- Diana Day as Jimmy's long-suffering sister, Susan
- Danny Ross as Alfie Hall, Susan's half-witted, tongue-tied boyfriend
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