Would that be funny?

About this episode

Lorin Clarke discusses her father John Clarke's legacy and her insights from growing up with him.

With special guest: Lorin Clarke … in conversation with Bill Kable The mere mention of John Clarke’s name brings a smile to the faces of Australians and New Zealanders in particular. The much loved actor/writer/comedian died suddenly on 9 April 2017 but his memory lives on. Now with her book Would that be funny? John Clarke’s daughter Lorin Clarke ensures that we learn some more about the man we all feel we grew up with. Lorin really did grow up with him and she has a unique insight into the man who appeared so often on our radios and televisions. Podcast (mp3)

People in this episode

Host: Bill Kable

Guest: Lorin Clarke

Topics covered

• comedy
• family
• memory
• Australian culture
• father-daughter relationship

Keywords

• John Clarke
• Lorin Clarke
• comedy
• Australia
• family
• memory
• father

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