Here's a Funny Thing

TV Movie
1982
1h

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9.6/10

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John Bardon in Here's a Funny Thing (1982)

A clip featuring John Bardon as the legendary stage comedian Max Miller, in "Here's A Funny Thing". Bardon beautifully retold Miller's life story as well as recreating his act. It was broadcast on 20th November 1982. Made by The Bright Thoughts Company for Channel 4), and unseen for over 40 years.

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Tribute to the comedian, Max Miller. Miller's story is told as a part of his act, weaving biographical details amongst the gags and songs.Tribute to the comedian, Max Miller. Miller's story is told as a part of his act, weaving biographical details amongst the gags and songs.Tribute to the comedian, Max Miller. Miller's story is told as a part of his act, weaving biographical details amongst the gags and songs.

Director
- Bryan Izzard
Writers
- John Bardon
- R.W. Shakespeare
Stars
- John Bardon
- Clare Kelly

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IMDb RATING

9.6/10

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Director
- Bryan Izzard
Writers
- John Bardon
- R.W. Shakespeare
Stars
- John Bardon
- Clare Kelly

See production info at IMDbPro

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John Bardon as Max Miller

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John Bardon

Max Miller

Clare Kelly

Priscilla the Pianist

Director
- Bryan Izzard
Writers
- John Bardon
- R.W. Shakespeare
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Originally a highly successful stage show, written by R.W. (Bill) Shakespeare from an idea by Bardon, it originated at the Liverpool Playhouse in 1980. The production also played at the Manchester Royal Exchange Theatre, the Coliseum in Oldham and Theatre Clwyd before being presented by Victor Glynn at the Edinburgh Festival where it won a number of prestigious awards. Victor with David Porter transferred the production to the Fortune Theatre in the West End in 1982. It later ran for a season at the Lyric Theatre in Hammersmith.