Letter: Bernard Cribbins obituary

Paul Foxall

Thursday, 04 Aug 2022

A BBC celebration of Max Wall showed the actor was also a striking radio performer

Bernard Cribbins was also a striking radio performer. In particular he provided the commentary for a BBC celebration of the art of Max Wall. The programme was produced by my colleague Michael Pointon, who was a great friend of the comedian. Bernard’s delivery was fittingly amiable in tone, and you felt that he too was an enthusiast for Wall’s humour.

Paul Foxall

Thursday, 04 Aug 2022

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