an excellent programme on the radio about Charlie Chaplin by the British comedian Mark Steel. Chaplin started his life in extreme poverty, was sent with his family to the workhouse in London and separated from his beloved mother, fortunately reunited later. Joined Fred Karno's vaudeville troupe and toured the US where he met the legendary director Mack Sennett and was recognised as a gifted comic actor. His iconic 'tramp' costume was deliberately chosen for its pathos and spirit. Writer, actor, director and anti-fascist. Incredible man living an incredible life in incredible times.
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