Arthur Askey, a diminutive British comedian, was born in the year 1900 and embarked on his professional career as a music hall performer in 1924. However, it wasn't until the year 1938, when he starred in the BBC radio series "Band Waggon", which lasted for three seasons, that he became a household name in England.
Prior to his rise to fame, Askey made his film debut in the 1937 British feature "Calling All Stars". However, it was his subsequent film appearances, particularly in "Band Waggon" (1940),that catapulted him to film stardom. This success was followed by a series of films, including one that was inspired by the storyline of Askey and his co-star Richard "Stinker" Murdoch being evicted from their beloved flat.
Askey's film stardom continued to thrive throughout the mid-1940s. However, it wasn't until the year 1956 that he starred in another film, titled "Ramsbottom Rides Again". He also ventured into television, starring in his own show, "The Arthur Askey Show", which served as the main platform for his comedic talents and continued until his retirement.
Arthur Askey passed away in the year 1982, leaving behind a legacy as a beloved British comedian who entertained generations of audiences through his work in both radio and television.
