Frankie Howerd
- English
- Actor and comedian
Press clippings
Row erupts after new owner of Frankie Howerd's historic home paints it fuchsia
A row has broken out after the new owner of comedy legend Frankie Howerd's historic blue-plaque home painted it bright fuchsia.
Alex West, The Sun, 27th August 2024Man who sparked row painting Frankie Howerd's house bright PINK hits back at whining neighbours
New owner Dave Hipkins had painted the Somerset house in a vibrant fuchsia pink.
Milad Sherzad, The Sun, 27th August 2024BFI to screen US Up Pompeii! pilot
The BFI will screen the unseen pilot for an American adaptation of Up Pompeii! in August as it celebrates the 35th anniversary of archive recovery organisation Kaleidoscope.
British Comedy Guide, 17th July 2023Frankie Howerd's Kensington townhouse is for sale
The comedian Frankie Howerd was a household name for decades in Britain, and his London home - a five-bed Georgian townhouse - at the heart of Kensington's 'most sought-after private garden square' is now up for sale. It's currently on the market via Knight Frank with a guide price of £5.95 million.
Country Life, 9th March 2023The day Coventry students 'kidnapped' Frankie Howerd
What a Carry On it was during Rag Week back in the 60s.
Paul Speed, Coventry Telegraph, 19th March 2022Ooh-er! Frankie Howerd's archive is revealed
Titter ye not - Frankie Howerd was cut out of a Beatles film, planned to appear in a "gaudy" American version of Up Pompeii! and rejected an opportunity to front a game show.
David Sanderson, The Times, 21st October 2021Frankie Howerd: Property dubbed 'Willy House' on sale
A property dubbed the Willy House is for sale for £925,000 - and is sure to arouse interest. Yews are shaped into phalluses at the five-bed pad once owned by Frankie Howerd, in Cross, Somerset.
Jed Neill, The Sun, 17th October 2021DVD/Blu-ray review: The Ladykillers
The last great Ealing Comedy, in a pristine restored print.
Graham Rickson, The Arts Desk, 8th November 2020Stunning portraits of stellar stand-ups
From Ken Dodd and his tickling stick to Nina Conti and her monkey, Guardian photographer Tristram Kenton has snapped a host of superb comedians on stage.
Tristram Kenton, The Guardian, 9th September 2020New Frankie Howerd play to tour
A new play about Frankie Howerd's personal life is to tour. Howerd's End focuses on the clandestine relationship between the comedy star and his boyfriend Dennis Heymer.
British Comedy Guide, 7th March 2020