Roy Hudd: Th last interview
Just before the comedy great died last Sunday, he tol Neil Clark about his grand plan to bring back music
● Veteran Southyorkshire comic Bobby Dennis, 93, told last year’s audience he hadn’t played Eastbourne since 1960.
“It takes me a long time to get a repeat booking,” he rued. He has performed on many cruise ships around the world and won awards in Australia.
“I travel a lot.with my act, you’ve got to...”
Lipstick On Your Collar to Broadchurch via Coronation Street where he played undertaker Archie Shuttleworth.
But above all he loved entertainers.the idea that the grand Day By The Sea would go ahead in his honour would have tickled him pink.
● For American soprano and cabaret artist Lorna Dallas, returning to Eastbourne brings back special memories.
The love of her life, agent Garry Brown, was sent a picture of her and said to his secretary, “That’s the girl I’m going to marry.” Eighteen months later, he saw Lorna topping the bill at Eastbourne.they were married onvalentine’s Day 1982.
Lorna appeared on the BBC’S The Good Old Days many times. “It was wonderful. I fell in love with a great British tradition.”
● left, best known for her film andtv roles, not least Gavin and Stacey, says “Music Hall is in my soul. I just love it.” A keen mimic from her youth, she was in mid-70s radio sketch show The Worst Show on thewireless. Roy Hudd was an old and dear friend.
“I love working with him,” she has said. “I really admire his enthusiasm and commitment.”
● For TV favourite Bernie Clifton, right, the show represents a return to his comedy roots. “My first app I di gav com spe
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