Veteran entertainer Des O'Connor said Bygraves had been a massive influence on his own career and had given him valuable guidance when he started out. He said he wrote to him asking him for help and ...

Millions were charmed by his disarmingly homely delivery of catchphrases such as “I wanna tell you a story”, “I’ve arrived’, “dollar lolly”, and “Big ’Ead” — though to many observers, including most ...

British comedian and variety performer Max Bygraves has died in Australia, aged 89. The entertainer - whose catchphrase "I wanna tell you a story" propelled him to stardom in the 50s - had been ...

Veteran entertainer Des O'Connor has led the tributes to "lovely man" and "top, top professional" Max Bygraves, who has died at his home in Australia. O'Connor said the London-born comedian, actor and ...

Max Bygraves was one of the last all-round entertainers. Critics poked fun at his repertoire of music hall numbers but he had the last laugh, because they helped make him a multi-millionaire. The ...

27 July 1977: The entertainer talks about his first novel about a ‘sexy milkman’ who enjoys overnight success as a pop star Max Bygraves publishes his first novel this week. “It’s a thing you’ve got ...

With an act that relied on sentiment and nostalgia as much as talent and timing, Max Bygraves was a family favourite, bringing music hall tradition to his audiences. Bygraves' poverty-stricken ...

Comedian and variety performer Max Bygraves has died at the age of 89, his agent has told BBC News. Bygraves, known for his catchphrase "I wanna tell you a story" and his novelty songs including 'Pink ...

Veteran entertainer Des O'Connor has led the tributes to "lovely man" and "top, top professional" Max Bygraves, who has died at his home in Australia. O'Connor said the London-born comedian, actor and ...

Max Bygraves has not appeared on Broadway. How many West End shows has Max Bygraves been in? Max Bygraves has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows. What was Max Bygraves's first West End show? Max ...

Tributes have been pouring in for East End comedian and singer Max Bygraves, who has died at the age of 89. The much loved entertainer, who was from Rotherhithe, died peacefully in his sleep. He was ...