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	Harry Secombe - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Sir Harry Donald Secombe CBE (8 September 1921–11 April 2001) was a Welsh entertainer, a noted fine tenor singing voice and a talent for comedy.
		Later in life, Secombe (whose brother was a vicar) attracted new audiences as a presenter of religious programmes, such as the BBC's Songs of Praise and ITV's Highway.
		Secombe suffered a stroke in 1997, from which he made a slow recovery, only to be diagnosed with prostate cancer the following September.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Harry_Secombe (374 words)

	Television Heaven (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Harry Secombe was born on September 8th 1921 in a back-to-back in Swansea.
		In December 1980, Harry was touring Australia when he was taken ill. A few days later he flew to Barbados to join his family for a holiday, and it was here that it was discovered that he'd been struck down with peritonitis and had to have an immediate life-saving operation.
		With typical modesty and understatement where his own standing was concerned, Harry Secombe's evaluation of both his closeness to the public he had entertained for so long, and his massive contribution to the entertainment industry as a whole, was charmingly disarming in the extreme.
	www.televisionheaven.co.uk /hissecombe.htm (1983 words)

	Sir Harry Secombe - Free Music Downloads, Videos, CDs, MP3s, Bio, Merchandise and Links (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Secombe was just days from being 19 years old when war was declared with Germany in September of 1939, and he joined the 321st Gun Battery of the Swansea Territorials; his unit served in Operation Torch, the invasion of North Africa in 1942, and subsequently served on Malta and in Italy.
		Once out of the service, Secombe began establishing himself as a singing comedian, turning professional during a three-month engagement late in 1946 at the Windmill Theatre in London, where he was on a bill with acts that largely consisted of women in various stages of undress.
		Secombe gave his first Royal Command Performance in 1951, by which time he'd already appeared in his third motion picture, and he remained a comedy star of unique stature, until the mid- to late '50s, when the British public discovered that Secombe also had a singing voice.
	www.artistdirect.com /nad/music/artist/bio/0,,902573,00.html (842 words)

	Anova Books - An Entertaining Life (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		By Harry Secombe, Foreword by HRH The Prince of Wales
		The late Sir Harry Secombe was known and loved throughout the world as a comedian, singer and Goon, and his death in 2001 prompted many tributes to his great talent and kindness.
		Secombe’s ascent to the top of his profession continued through the variety theatre — five times topping the bill at the London Palladium, film roles, stage musicals and numerous TV shows.
	www.batsford.com /book/186105811X (317 words)

	Guardian Unlimited \| The Guardian \| Sir Harry Secombe dies
		One of Wales' favourite sons, Harry was born in a Swansea council house on September 8, 1921.
		When Harry was demobbed he decided on a career in showbusiness, becoming a graduate of the famous Windmill Theatre where he worked six comedy spots a day, six days a week, between the nudes.
		Harry toured variety halls around the country as the second spot on the bill, an experience which he said sometimes engendered a desperate humour.
	www.guardian.co.uk /uk_news/story/0,3604,471984,00.html (1245 words)

	Harry Secombe - Wikiquote
		Harry Secombe (September 8, 1921 - April 11, 2001) was a Welsh comedian and singer, most famous for his role as Neddy Seagoon, the pivotal character in the Goon Show.
		Harry was a Bombardier in the Artillery, covered in boils, had his glasses broken in several places and put back together with sticky tape, and wore an ill fitting uniform for his rotund shape.
		With a huge grin and a salute, Harry filled the void with a cry of "We are with you sir!", to which the troops cheered and Montgomery replied "um, good", before continuing
	en.wikiquote.org /wiki/Harry_Secombe (261 words)

	Balance- May/June 2001 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Harry Donald Secombe was born in Swansea on 8 September 1921.
		Harry felt that one of his most important roles was as an ambassador for Diabetes UK.
		Harry made a deep impression on me and many others in our country, during that unforgettable period of The Goon Show when enormous efforts were made to tune into the BBC each week so as not to miss a single episode.
	www.diabetes.org.uk /balance/182/182harry.htm (1685 words)

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		SIR Harry Secombe was a natural clown and one of Britain's best-loved entertainers.
		Sir Harry was held in great affection by his peers as well as fans, who included royalty and prime ministers such as Lord Harold Wilson and John Major.
		Sir Harry will also be fondly remembered for his fine Welsh tenor voice, which made the music of Christian praise a thing of beauty and found true glory in the music of the male voice choir.
	www.aardvarkcymru.co.uk /harrys.htm (434 words)

	Sir Harry Secombe - a Tribute
		Harry's success with the Goon Show was legendry, counting Prince Charles among one of millions of devoted fans.
		Harry also found success on stage including the musicals Pickwick and the Four Muskateers.
		As a writer Harry wrote a number of children's books, a diet book, his autobiography books and was a regular contributor to Punch.
	www.walesonline.com /trib_secombe3.php (241 words)

	BBC - South West Wales - Hall of Fame
		Harry continued to work steadily throughout the 1970's and in 1972 'The Last Goon Show Of All' was broadcast on television, re-uniting the team who all remained firm friends.
		In 1981 Harry was awarded a knighthood, and two years later he began the series that would make him a household name again for the next ten years, presenting the religious television programme 'Highway' on ITV.
		Harry passed away on 11 April 2000 at the age of 79 and was buried in Cranleigh Parish Hall, Guildford.
	www.bbc.co.uk /wales/southwest/halloffame/showbiz/harrysecombe.shtml (1069 words)

	BBC News \| TALKING POINT \| Sir Harry Secombe: Your tributes
		Sir Harry Secombe was one of the outstanding British entertainers of his time, equally popular on stage and screen, television and radio.
		Harry may not have had the brilliant script-writing abilities of Spike Milligan, or the staggering multi-voiced talents of Peter Sellers, but he was the effervescent heart of the Goons.
		It was with enormous sadness I read of the passing of Sir Harry Secombe of whom I, along with countless others, have the happiest memories...from the laughter he brought us as one of the Goons....to the pleasure he brought us with his wonderul singing voice.
	news.bbc.co.uk /1/low/talking_point/1272689.stm (6347 words)

	HMV.co.uk: albums: Youll Never Walk Alone (2001) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		We are all aware of the comic side of the greatly missed Harry Secombe.
		Sir Harry Secombe - a man who could easily be described as a jack of all trades in the entertainment industry, was well known not only for his singing voice but for his acting and comedy skills including his many appearances as part of The Goons.
		Interest in Sir Harry's recorded repertoire has lifted significantly since he sadly passed away recently, leaving behind him a great legacy of music by which he will be fondly remembered by his many fans.
	www.hmv.co.uk /hmvweb/displayProductDetails.do?ctx=12;-1;-1;-1&sku=629992 (210 words)

	The Goon Show - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		The principal parts were performed by Milligan, Peter Sellers and Harry Secombe, with Sellers and Milligan performing literally dozens of different characters.
		A story recounted in Harry Secombe's biography relates that a bemused canteen cook made up a pot of custard at his request, only to see him pour it into his socks, and run off whimpering into the kitchen.
		Secombe (himself a Welshman in the role of Seagoon), Milligan (playing a cat) and Sellers (as Mai Jones) end virtually every sentence with the Welsh word "bach".
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Goon_Show (5609 words)

	The World Today Archive - Goons legend dies at 79
		HARRY SECOMBE: I had great aspirations and I was determined to be a journalist, that was my first love.
		HARRY SECOMBE: And Spike never wrote topical gags in, you know, they're all flights of fancy and imagination rather than topicalities because Spike ad libbed like the clappers, especially if they were doing [indistinct] because of blue bottle or a couple of Indians, he had to know when to jump in because.
		HARRY SECOMBE: I was always the plot, yes, plot ridden.
	www.abc.net.au /worldtoday/stories/s276765.htm (698 words)

	Sir Harry Secombe - a Tribute
		Harry Secombe was born 8th September 1921 St. Thomas, Swansea, Wales and passed away 12th April 2001 aged 79.
		Harry Secombe was born in a terraced house on a hillside in the St Thomas area of Swansea.
		Harry was buried on Friday 20/04/01 at Cranleigh Parish Hall in Guildford
	www.walesonline.com /trib_secombe.php (253 words)

	Telegraph \| News
		SIR HARRY SECOMBE, the comedian and entertainer who shot to fame with The Goon Show, died yesterday at the age of 79.
		Harry was a brilliant entertainer and an incredibly funny man. He will go to Heaven with lots of great memories." The Prince of Wales, who was a big fan of The Goon Show and a friend of the cast, described Sir Harry as "one of the great life enhancers of our age".
		Sir Harry, who was born in a Swansea council house, retired from showbusiness in 1999 after a career that earned him a knighthood in 1981.
	www.telegraph.co.uk /news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2001/04/12/nharr12.xml (421 words)

	CNN.com - Royal tribute for comedian Secombe - April 12, 2001
		Secombe, known for his famous radio antics on the BBC's "Goon Show" and fine tenor voice, died in hospital on Wednesday after suffering from prostate cancer.
		The Prince, who has been a devoted fan to the comedian since childhood, said he had spoken recently to Sir Harry in the hospital and was "deeply saddened" to hear of his death.
		Secombe and his wife of 53-years had four children.
	edition.cnn.com /2001/WORLD/europe/04/12/secombe.dies (333 words)

	Harry Secombe
		Hearty Welsh character actor Harry Secombe spent most of his formative years on stage as a singer.
		Secombe's film work, beginning in 1957, has been all too limited so far as his fans are concerned.
		Harry Secombe was honored with the Order of the British Empire in 1981.
	www.djangomusic.com /actor_bio.asp?pid=P+64263 (105 words)

	AM Archive - Favourite Goon dies in Britain
		Harry Secombe was a regular during the 11-year run of the Goons, which started in 1949.
		Harry Secombe was the complete entertainer -everything from comedy to Shakespeare, his appeal as broad as his large frame.
		But in true Welsh style, Harry Secombe was also blessed with a magnificent voice.
	www.abc.net.au /am/stories/s276722.htm (240 words)

	Biography for Harry Secombe (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Secombe appeared in many troop concerts where he was known for his trademark high pitched laugh and blowing raspberries.
		This was Secombe toned down, far from his rollicking past and with no jokes, but it gave him a chance to sing seriously.
		Harry Secombe was a member of the Goons of the popular BBC radio program of the 1950s, "The Goon Show".
	www.imdb.com /name/nm0781183/bio (577 words)

	BBC News \| ENTERTAINMENT \| Sir Harry Secombe dies
		Sir Harry had suffered from health problems, including diabetes and a stroke, and he announced his retirement from showbusiness in 1999.
		Sir Harry later became known as a singer and frequently appeared at the London Palladium between 1956 to 1966.
		The Harry Secombe golf classic was first held at Ifield in 1967, and has since raised £250,000 for the physically and mentally disabled.
	news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/entertainment/1272634.stm (570 words)

	Secombe, Harry Donald - Hutchinson encyclopedia article about Secombe, Harry Donald
		Welsh-born singer, entertainer, presenter, and comedian who rose to fame on the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) radio programme The Goon Show, which ran from 1951 to 1960, with one final performance in 1972.
		Publications include Goon for Lunch (1975), Goon Abroad (1982), Harry Secombe's Highway (1984), The Highway Companion (1987), and his memoirs, Arias and Raspberries (1989) and Strawberries and Cheam (1996).
		This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.
	encyclopedia.farlex.com /Secombe,+Harry+Donald (180 words)

	Sir Harry Secombe (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Secombe, whose fine tenor voice and tireless good works were almost as famous as his ``Goon Show'' radio antics, died of cancer at a hospital in Guildford, southern England, his daughter Jenny Secombe said.
		Prince Charles, a devoted fan since childhood, said he had spoken recently to Sir Harry in the hospital and was ``deeply saddened'' to hear of his death.
		In later years Secombe presented ITV television's religious music show ``Highway,'' in which his fans could often hear him sing.
	members.aol.com /deathpool/obits01/secombeh.html (280 words)

	Goon Shows - 4th Series
		With this series, the shows begin for the first time to take on familiar dramatic format, although it is not until the second half of the series that the majority of the shows have a straight-through half-hour plot (apart from the musical items, of course).
		The first part of the show is 'The Adventures of Fearless Harry Secombe', a 'serial' which appears at the start of several shows; the title given for the show is the subtitle of this first section.
		In the first part of the show 'Harry Proves he is Not a Dog'; parts 2 and 3 are the story of the Armada.
	www.thegoonshow.co.uk /goonography/series4.html (554 words)

	SECOMBE, HARRY: Sanity.com.au
		Released to commemorate the death of this infamous singer/ comedian, the Sir Harry Secombe album beautifully captures the unique singing voice that he had.
		And you thought Harry Secombe was only Neddy Seagoon between 1952 and 1960.
		Sir Harry is as Popular as a Religious Singer as He is a "Goon" in his English Homeland.
	www.sanity.com.au /artist.asp?intArtistID=11770 (136 words)

	News: Harry Secombe celebrated
		Showbiz friends have paid tribute to Sir Harry Secombe at the unveiling of a plaque in his honour.
		Sir Harry died from prostate cancer in April, at the age of 79.
		And a compilation of Sir Harry's songs, The Gold Collection, is released on CD on Monday.
	www.chortle.co.uk /news/oct01/secombe.html (180 words)

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