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Andy remembers his childhood playground songs, which established his early liking for political comedy takedowns. From 2017.

Writer and comedian Andy Hamilton shares his observations and reminiscences about his personal life and 40 years working in comedy.

Now it's Andy's political memoirs, from being escorted from the playground in 1963 for singing a rude song about the Profumo affair, through encounters with Jim Callaghan.

He won't be talking about Brexit because life is too short.

Using comic observation and personal anecdotes, he examines how much (or how little) things have changed over his 60ish years.

It’s Andy’s thoughtful social history, but packed with laughs.

Producer: Claire Jones

First broadcast on ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 in October 2017.

23 days left to listen

30 minutes

Last on

Last Saturday 22:00

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Andy Hamilton
Writer Andy Hamilton

Broadcasts

  • Wed 25 Oct 2017 18:30
  • Wed 1 Nov 2017 07:30
  • Wed 1 Nov 2017 17:30
  • Wed 1 Nov 2017 22:00
  • Thu 2 Nov 2017 05:30
  • Tue 3 Aug 2021 07:00
  • Tue 3 Aug 2021 17:00
  • Wed 4 Aug 2021 05:00
  • Sun 14 May 2023 23:00
  • Last Saturday 22:00

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