Arthur Askey

English comedian and actor

Arthur Bowden Askey, CBE was an English comedian and actor. Askey was known for his short stature and distinctive horn-rimmed glasses, and his playful humour incorporating improvisation and catchphrases including "Hello playmates!",Wikipedia

Born	June 6, 1900
Hometown	Dingle, United Kingdom
Height	5'2" (1.57m)

Spouse	Elizabeth Swash
Children	Anthea Askey
Parents	Samuel Askey , Betsy Bowden

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Here why there were dancing bees in Worcester city centre

Members of the group were dressed as bees and flowers for the performance.

Ian Gardiner obituary
How could Theresa May have been caught out by the DUP? Everyone knows Northern Irish politics is famed for its willing compromise
No wonder Theresa May likes to watch The Chase – she knows what it's like to be pursued under pressure
Sabrina: model and old-school sex symbol of 1950s British TV

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Introducing Arthur Askey

2014

Big Hearted Arthur

2005

Hello, Playmates!

2002

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Arthur Askey

Arthur Askey

English comedian and actor

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Here why there were dancing bees in Worcester city centre

Ian Gardiner obituary

How could Theresa May have been caught out by the DUP? Everyone knows Northern Irish politics is famed for its willing compromise

No wonder Theresa May likes to watch The Chase – she knows what it's like to be pursued under pressure

Sabrina: model and old-school sex symbol of 1950s British TV

Albums

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