The World of Beachcomber

The World of Beachcomber

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1968- 1969
2 Seasons
19 Episodes
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Comedy

Overview

The World of Beachcomber was a surreal television comedy show produced by the BBC, inspired by the Beachcomber column in the Daily Express newspaper. The show, like the column, consisted of a series of unrelated pieces of humour. Links between the items were provided by Spike Milligan, dressed in a smoking jacket and cap, as in the cartoon logo above the newspaper column. The other actors were a Who's Who of British comedy of the time, encompassing almost every supporting player seen or heard in comedy, not excluding people of diminutive stature. In all, 19 episodes were produced beginning in 1968. Unfortunately, like many shows of the time, the original videotapes were wiped. Only one complete episode, on black and white 16mm film, now survives in the BBC archives, from the penultimate edition.

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Cast & Crew

9 members
Acting

Spike Milligan

Various Roles

Spike Milligan
Acting

Frank Thornton

Various Roles

Frank Thornton
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Leon Thau

Various Roles

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Julian Orchard

Various Roles

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Ann Lancaster

Various Roles

Ann Lancaster
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Paul McDowell

Various Roles

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Thelma Taylor

Various Roles

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Bernard Jamieson

Various Roles

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Josephine Gordon

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