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Crompton, born in Manchester, Lancashire, found fame on the Granada Television programme The Comedians in the early 1970s. His brother Neil was a Bank manager who latterly worked for Barclays Bank and he too possessed a comedic streak. Before his big break into television, Crompton was half of a duo musical comedy act with musician and singer ...
Jan 1, 2014 · A compilation dedicated to my comedy hero, the late great Colin Crompton.
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Colin Crompton, as "Mr Chairman" from Granada TVs Wheeltappers & Shunters Social Club, performs at the Wheeltappers Coach Trip to the Layton Institute, Black...
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The Wheeltappers and Shunters Social Club was a British television variety show produced by Granada Television from 1974 to 1977. It was set in a fictional working men's club in the North of England and was hosted by comedian Colin Crompton as the club's chairman. The show's compere was usually Bernard Manning, who as well as telling jokes and ...
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Colin Crompton (1931-1985) was a British actor and TV host, known for The Wheeltappers and Shunters Social Club and Confessions from a Holiday Camp. He was born and died in Manchester, England, UK, and had lung cancer.
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Crompton, born in Manchester, Lancashire, found fame on the Granada Television programme The Comedians in the early 1970s. His brother Neil was a Bank manager who latterly worked for Barclays Bank and he too possessed a comedic streak. Before his big break into television, Crompton was half of a duo musical comedy act with musician and singer ...
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Colin Crompton was a British actor who died in 1985. He was known for his roles in comedy shows such as The Wheeltappers and Shunters Social Club and Confessions from a Holiday Camp.
