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'Cracker of a comedian' - Frank Carson commemorated on his centenary

'Cracker of a comedian' - Frank Carson commemorated on his centenary
BBC Northern Ireland Friday 06 November 2026, 06:24 UTC 1 min read
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The Belfast-born comedian became a household name with the TV show The Comedians in the 1970s.

The Belfast-born comedian became a household name with the TV show The Comedians in the 1970s.
' - Frank Carson (PERSON) Belfast (LOCATION) Comedians (ORG)
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