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3. Max Wall and Beyond

Tony Lidington concludes tracing the role of the clown in British humour – from the Great Grimaldi to the present day.

Tony Lidington concludes tracing the role of the clown in British humour – from the Great Grimaldi through stars of circus, pantomime and Pierrots, to modern entertainers and even activists.

Tony draws on his own performances, ±«Óãtv archive and contemporary experts.

In the last of three programmes, he examines the impact of Max Wall and how clowning has changed in the 21st century

Producer: Mike Greenwood

Made for Radio 4 Extra by Pier Productions and first broadcast in March 2014.

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