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Sir Harry Donald Secombe CBE (8 September 1921 – 11 April 2001) was a Welsh actor, comedian, singer and television presenter. Secombe was a member of the British radio comedy programme The Goon Show (1951–1960), playing many characters, most notably Neddie Seagoon.
Harry Secombe was a Welsh actor, writer and singer, best known for his role as Bumble in Oliver! and his comedy shows The Goon Show and Pickwick. He was a Knight Bachelor and a popular TV host of Highway, a religious programme.
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Sep 8, 2021 · Learn about the life and career of Sir Harry Secombe, one of Wales' finest stars, who would have been 100 today. His family shares his treasure trove of scripts, photos and cartoons with the National Library of Wales.
Apr 12, 2001 · Harry Secombe, a natural clown who brought deft acting, a seemingly uncontrollable falsetto giggle and a raspberry that sounded like a bulldozer hitting a whoopee cushion to his role as one of...
Jun 29, 2013 · Harry Secombe, the legendary Welsh singer and comedian, performs his signature song "If I Ruled the World" from the musical Pickwick. Listen to his powerful and expressive voice in this classic ...
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Apr 12, 2001 · The Goon Show star and singer passed away in 2001 from prostate cancer. He was a much-loved entertainer who also appeared in Oliver! and Songs of Praise.
The family of the late Welsh comedian, actor, singer and TV presenter Harry Secombe have donated his archive to the National Library of Wales. The archive spans his life from childhood to old age and includes letters, photos, scripts, scrapbooks and more.
