He died with a beer in his hand
20/06/2005 … Comedy godfather Malcolm Hardee was still clutching a bottle of beer when his body was brought up from the Thames, the inquest into his death heard today.
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20/06/2005 … Comedy godfather Malcolm Hardee was still clutching a bottle of beer when his body was brought up from the Thames, the inquest into his death heard today.
20/06/2005 … A nostalgic collection of bygone comedy greats has been released on DVD – and we have four copies to give away.
19/06/2005 … Richard Pryor’s daughter Rain has admitted she’s nervous about making her debut on the Edinburgh Fringe.
19/06/2005 … Malcom Hardee’s floating pub is to reintroduce comedy nights, five months after his death.
18/06/2005 … Armando Iannucci is to write a new six-part comedy show for BBC2.
17/06/2005 … Comedians may have to sign a pledge promising not to cause offence before being allowed to play a major British venue.
16/06/2005 … Channel Five has snapped up the rights to screen Chris Rock’s new sitcom in the UK.
15/06/2005 … A new internet radio station has been launched, aimed at showcasing new British comedy writers and performers.
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