In this episode I chat with the late Roy Hudd's wife, Debbie about their life together and Roy's extensive career. She tells the story of how when working as a dancer, she met the enigmatic Roy and how their romance blossomed over time. Debbie tells stories of Roy's incredible life, including him receiving an OBE for 'Services to Entertainment' from HM The Queen and their many trips to one of their favourite places, Monkey World in Dorset.

She also talks about their shared love of music and we hear about some of Roy's quite surprising music loves.

https://www.theroyhuddstatueappeal.co.uk/welcome-from-the-missus-1

Music by;

Kevin MacLeod - Blue Ska

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In this episode I chat with comedian, musician, songwriter and composer, Richard Morton. Rich talks about his early life, moving from the bright lights of Singapore to the bright lights of Newcastle and finding his feet in the comedy world.. He won the coveted Time Out Comedy Award in 1992 and was also one half of the Panic Brothers, with singer/songwriter Reg Meuross. He's supported the likes of Jack Dee and Lee Evans on tour and warmed-up for Peter Kay.

We hear stories from life on the road and also across the mediums, from radio to tv to the live stage.

He also chats about the music he loves and artists he's been lucky enough to see.

https://www.facebook.com/rich.morton.58/

https://www.comedycv.co.uk/richardmorton/

Theme music is by;

Kevin McCloud - Blue Ska

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In this episode I chat with actor, performer, writer, teacher and director, Ben Keaton. Ben chats about his origins, growing up in Dublin in the 50s and his hugely varied career. Very driven from an early age, he became the first solo winner of the Perrier Award at the Edinburgh Festival in 1986 and that opened many doors, one of which led to him being cast as Father Austin Purcell in the episode, 'Think Fast, Father Ted' in 'Father Ted'.

He chats about hiding out in Paris to escape the trappings of fame and the joys of working in the theatre.

We also chat about music and Ben dissects my accent..

You can find Ben on X here;

@benkeaton3

https://www.blindsummit.com/the-sex-lives-of-puppets

Ben's new Podcast, 'Dirty Stupid Wisdom with Ben Keaton' can be found here;

https://open.spotify.com/show/2gS4M8dkOkYHkZova2IVEt?si=b6eb55eba9064016

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