027: Film Fun

About this episode

Mark and John discuss a 1959 issue of Film Fun featuring various comedy stars.

In our Twenty Seventh issue Mark and John read a 1959 issue of Film Fun, featuring Tommy Cooper, Jerry Lewis, Peter Sellers and your favourite local cinema star, Ronald Shiner. Only four old pence! Get in touch by email at dredgehibbett@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or Bluesky to get regular updates and to see images of the strips we're talking about.

People in this episode

Hosts: Mark Hibbett, John Dredge

Topics covered

• comedy
• film
• vintage cinema
• comic strips
• entertainment

Keywords

• Film Fun
• Tommy Cooper
• Jerry Lewis
• Peter Sellers
• Ronald Shiner
• comedy
• vintage

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Film Fun

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