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Arthur Askey CBE (June 6, 1900 – November 16, 1982) was a prominent English comedian.
His recording career included “The Bee Song” and his theme tune, “Big-Hearted Arthur”, (which was also his nickname). During the 1950s and 1960s he appeared in many sitcoms including Love and Kisses, Arthur’s Treasured Volumes and The Arthur Askey Show.
Of his many hits, ‘I Want A Banana’ has become something of an anthem for the bar staff of the Truck Festival, and can, of an evening, be heard sung in The Bear Inn, Oxford.
His recording career included “The Bee Song” and his theme tune, “Big-Hearted Arthur”, (which was also his nickname). During the 1950s and 1960s he appeared in many sitcoms including Love and Kisses, Arthur’s Treasured Volumes and The Arthur Askey Show.
Of his many hits, ‘I Want A Banana’ has become something of an anthem for the bar staff of the Truck Festival, and can, of an evening, be heard sung in The Bear Inn, Oxford.
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Retro_Saiyan
At least some episodes of "Love and Kisses" still exist. As they date from 1955, they are among the oldest preserved examples of the British television sitcom.
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volta1995
where's me washboard
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Skathi
id like to be, a busy busy bee!
