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Al Read

Alfred Read (3 March 1909 – 9 September 1987) was a British radio comedian active throughout the 1950s and 1960s. Originally a businessman, he has been described as highly influential on British comedy.

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Born
Alfred Read (1909-03-03)3 March 1909 Broughton, Salford, Lancashire, England
Died
9 September 1987(1987-09-09) (aged 78) Northallerton, North Yorkshire, England
Occupations
Comedian, businessman

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The Al Read Show (Radio)

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related to Comedy career · 22
Al Read → According, BBC Radio, Bowker Andrews, British, Broadcast, February, Graham McCann, Here, His, Hulme Hippodrome, In, Manchester, McCann, Most, Northern English, Read, Read's, The, Unusually, Variety Bandbox
Born · 1
Al Read → Alfred Read (1909-03-03)3 March 1909 Broughton, Salford, Lancashire, England
Died · 1
Al Read → 9 September 1987(1987-09-09) (aged 78) Northallerton, North Yorkshire, England
Occupations · 1
Al Read → Comedian, businessman

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Al ReadOccupationsComedian, businessman1.00infobox
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