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The Clitheroe Kid - Documentaries - High Quality

Heard
2003
Episodes
2
Language
English

Jimmy Clitheroe ~ The Clitheroe Kid

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These are the five radio documentaries which have been made in celebration of Lancashire comedian Jimmy Clitheroe (1921-1973), known professionally as the Clitheroe Kid, the 4ft 3in star of theatre, films, radio and television: the boy who never grew up, whose act was based on playing a mischievous 11-year-old schoolboy.

1. The Clitheroe Kid Himself (22/09/1973) (1973 Tribute) (wav/flac)

2. Radio Lives - Jimmy Clitheroe (13/08/1992) by Phil Smith (wav/ape)

3. How Tickled Am I - s01e02 - Jimmy Clitheroe (13/04/1999) (wav/ape)

4. Whatever Happened to Jimmy Clitheroe : BBC Radio Lancashire (08/06/2003) (wav/flac)

5. The Story of Jimmy Clitheroe - All There With My Cough Drops (10/06/2003) (wav/ape)

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These documentaries tell the story of Jimmy's life, but should be treated with caution: his professional career depended upon him blurring the line between showbusiness and reality, and keeping some facts secret.

For example, during his lifetime his date of birth was a carefully guarded secret, as his professional persona was that of an 11-year-old schoolboy, which required him to be discrete about his true age. He also did not admit in public that he had a long-term girlfriend, since he wanted to be thought of as being 11-years-old. She was a dancer on Variety bills with him,…

Episodes, in broadcast order

  1. Whatever Happened to Jimmy Clitheroe - Radio Lancashire

    · 26 min

  2. The Clitheroe Kid Himself

    No date given · 26 min

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  1. The Clitheroe Kid - Documentaries - High Quality

    Old Time Radio · 2 episodes here · archive.org

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