It's February 1973, and as Frankie Howerd brings a series of intimate comedy performances to troops stationed in Northern Ireland, cameras from London Weekend Television follow him behind-the-scenes of the shows, getting an idea of the legendary comic and his motivation.
Comedy legend Frankie Howerd hosts and stars in this variety spectacular. A mix of trademark Howerd monologue alongside sketches, special guests, and song-and-dance numbers. With a script by Johnny Speight and Barry Cryer, Frankie is joined by Julie Ege, John Le Mesurier and Kenny Lynch.
Frankie Howerd is joined by Kenneth Connor, Henry McGee and Sheila Steafel to take a witty look at class and the different attitudes and outlooks of each social group in Britain. Also includes a special musical performance from the Barron Knights.
Legendary comic Frankie Howerd entertains and engages with a packed audience at Weston-super-Mare's Playhouse Theatre. Ably assisted by Sunny Rogers on piano, Frankie answers the audience's questions on a range of topics, and regales them with stories of misadventures in pantomime with Sid James, sings a couple of songs, and encourages the crowd to get their titters out in the open.
Frankie Howerd, veteran comic and doyen of the double entendre, entertains members of the Oxford University Union in a show that galvanises his bright young audience into uproarious laughter.
One more look at ancient Rome with Lurcio in this London Weekend Television special.
Interview with (amongst others) Frankie Howerd
Full show. Includes interview with (amongst others) Frankie Howerd