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James GoldbyMalcolm Dickinson

Bobby Thompson: The Little Waster

  • Comedy
  • Documentary

Bobby Thompson...a legend in his own lifetime

RELEASE

1982-12-18

BUGET

N/A

LENGTH

78 min

Description

A series of anecdotes and monologues by County Durham comedian Bobby Thompson. Well known throughout the North East of England his 'Little Waster' character tells tales of debt, dole and wife trouble, while 'The Old Soldier' gives a hilarious account of his Second World War relationships with King George and Field Marshall Montgomery, providing a wry look at the class divide. Also included is a documentary film shot during his final years.