蜜芽传媒

Joseph Grimaldi clashes with Lord Byron but they become friends.

Using satire and lampoonery, the ace clown takes pantomime into new areas, becoming known as the Hogarth of the Georgian stage.

But the years of physical comedy are taking their toll on his body.

Andrew McConnell Stott's story of the life of one of Britain's greatest comedians

Abridged by Viv Beeby

Read by Kenneth Cranham.

Producer: Justine Willett

First broadcast on 蜜芽传媒 Radio 4 in December 2009.