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Tom Mennard (1918 – 2 November 1989) was an English comedian and actor. Mennard had a long career in variety, radio and television.
Mennard was born in Beeston, Leeds, the son of an undertaker. He subsequently settled in Brighton where he worked as bus driver. Whilst in Brighton he became involved in an amateur revue company where his performances attracted the attention of singer Donald Peers, who was appearing in variety in the town. On Peers' recommendation Mennard got an audition for the BBC and as a result was given a spot on The Centre Show, a television programme for new talent presented by Benny Hill.
Following Hill's advice he auditioned for the Windmill Theatre and, after two rejections, was accepted with a routine in which he played a road sweeper. His first appearances at the theatre were alongside Bill Waddington and Jill Summers. Variety and theatre work followed, including a tour with Harold Fielding's Music for the Millions during which Mennard worked with his idol Robb Wilton, whose slow, deliberate style of story-telling was the main influence on Mennard's own delivery style.
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BBC Radio Broadcast 1980's Tom Mennard Local Tales
Tom Mennard (11 February 1918-2 November 1989)was an English Comedian and actor. Mennard had a long career in variety,radio and Television.He was born in Leeds the son of an Undertaker.He settled in Brighton where he worked as a Bus Driver. Whilst in in Brighton he became involved in an amateur revue company where his performances attracted the attention of singer Donald Peers,who was appearing in variety in the town. On Peers recommendation Mennard got an audition for the BBC and as a result was given a spot on The Centre Show,a Television programme for new talent presented by Benny Hill.
BBC Radio 1980's Tom Mennard Local Tales
BBC Radio Broadcast 1980's Local Tales . Tom Mennard. Sadly this is the last one I have. Only managed to find 5 episodes. Any one else finding different ones please upload.
BBC Radio Broadcast 1980's Tom Mennard Local Tales
BBC Radio Broadcast 1980's Tom Mennard Local Tales
An edition of Tom Mennard's Local Tales from 4 February 1987. Local Tales ran on BBC Radio 2 between 1981 and 1987. The producer is Mike Craig. This recording is presented as an example of the series and accompanies a blog post on the programme here: https://andywalmsley.blogspot.com/2024/02/tale-of-goat-and-compasses.html
Tom Mennard was an English Comedian and actor.Mennard had a long career in variety,radio and television.Mennard was born in Beeston,Leeds,the son of an undertaker.
The first programme from a week featuring a revival of the old BBC radio show to mark the 60th anniversary of the BBC. This edition comes from a Pottery factory canteen in Stoke and features Les Dawson, Tom Mennard, Alan Randall with music by the Harry Hayward Trio. Presenter Peter Wheeler.
You've Got to be Joking says Cardew Robinson to Tom Mennard, Bernie Clifton and Tony Peers. With Ken Frith at the piano. Devised and produced by Mike Craig First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 on Wednesday 9 July 1980.
Tom Mennard (1918 – 2 November 1989) was an English comedian and actor. Mennard had a long career in variety, radio and television.
Mennard was born in Beeston, Leeds, the son of an undertaker. He subsequently settled in Brighton where he worked as bus driver. Whilst in Brighton he became involved in an amateur revue company where his performances attracted the attention of singer Donald Peers, who was appearing in variety in the town. On Peers' recommendation Mennard got an audition for the BBC and as a result was given a spot on The Centre Show, a television programme for new talent presented by Benny Hill.
Following Hill's advice he auditioned for the Windmill Theatre and, after two rejections, was accepted with a routine in which he played a road sweeper. His first appearances at the theatre were alongside Bill Waddington and Jill Summers. Variety and theatre work followed, including a tour with Harold Fielding's Music for the Millions during which Mennard worked with his idol Robb Wilton, whose slow, deliberate style of story-telling was the main influence on Mennard's own delivery style.