'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.

' - Frank Carson (PERSON) Belfast (LOCATION) Comedians (ORG)

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