Comedian. Member of Monty Python's Flying Circus. Born Leicester. Went to Cambridge University and joined the Footlights Dramatic Club. After university he trained as a doctor but his comedy writing and performing career took over. Lived at 89 Southwood Lane, Highgate and drank rather too "copiously" at the nearby Angel Inn. Died Maidstone General Hospital.
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Graham Chapman
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Graham Chapman
Graham Chapman, "A very naughty boy", 8 January 1941 to 4 October 1989, comed...
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John Inman
Actor. Born Frederick John Inman in Preston Lancashire. He made his stage debut at the age of 13. First appeared on television in the 1960s and achieved fame at home and eventually worldwide as the...
George Leybourne
Music hall entertainer. Born Gateshead. His first stage name was Joe Saunders. 1866 he had a big success with the song 'Champagne Charlie' and took on the name and life-style for ever after. Engage...
Terry Scott
Actor and comedian. Born Watford. Starred in the TV series 'Terry and June' with June Whitfield. Died at home near Godalming.
Bill Hicks
William Melvin Hicks was an American stand-up comedian, social critic, satirist, and musician. His material—encompassing a wide range of social issues including religion, politics, and philosophy—w...
Dead Parrot Sketch
One of the most famous of the sketches in the television comedy series 'Monty Python's Flying Circus'. Written by Graham Chapman and John Cleese, and performed by Cleese and Michael Palin. Initiall...
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de Gaulle statue
SW1, Carlton Gardens, 5
See Musee de la Resistance for more information on this memorial (in French).
Lyell & Gladstone
W1, Harley Street, 73
LCC In a house on this site lived from 1854 - 1875, Sir Charles Lyell, geologist and from 1876 - 1882, W.E. Gladstone, statesman.
Millionth Tree - Victoria Embankment Gardens
SW1, Victoria Embankment Gardens
This is the millionth tree of the Countryside Commission's Task Force Tree Programme, Following the October 1987 Storm. Planted in April ...
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