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 ...

Tributes have poured in for "giant of showbusiness" Max Bygraves, who has died aged 89. The comedian, singer and variety performer died peacefully in his sleep at home in Hope Island, Queensland on ...

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 ...

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 ...

Tributes have poured in for "giant of show business" Max Bygraves, who has died aged 89. The comedian, singer and variety performer died peacefully in his sleep at home in Hope Island, Queensland, on ...

British entertainer Max Bygraves, a veteran singer and comedian known for his old-fashioned charm, has died, his agent confirmed today. He was 89. HT Image Agent Johnny Mans said Bygraves, who had ...

I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. Max Bygraves was a chirpy cockney who was one of the last all-round entertainers. Critics ...

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 ...

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 ...