Norman Vaughan
Summary
Norman Vaughan (10 April 1923 - 17 May 2002) was an English comedian who led a long and successful career in the television and theatre, appearing occasionally in the cinema.Vaughan was born in Liverpool and began a stage career at the age of 14 with a boys' theatrical troupe - the Eton Boys Choir, singing 'D'ye Ken John Peel'. A few years later, he formed a dance trio called 'The Dancing Apes' and toured with it until he was called up to the join the Army in 1945. He served as a sergeant in Italy and the Middle East. During his military service he appeared in Army shows with Spike Milligan and Harry Secombe, who were later to form The Goons.
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Strictly Come Dancing: behind the scenes on episode one
There was blood and sweat but no tears as contestants paired off to film first episode of new series, which airs on SaturdaySpoiler alert: for the really avid Strictly fans out there, some details of Saturday night's show are included below.
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Sky Sports turn to realism just as Premier League lives up to the hype | Martin Kelner
Graeme Souness and Gary Neville tried to play down the possibility of drama before a most dramatic afternoon unfolded.
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Digital marketing to be central to England's rugby World Cup
Organisers of England's rugby World Cup 2015 will try and lure rival Rugby League fans while digital marketing will be central to the promotion of the event, says Paul Vaughan, chief executive of England Rugby 2015.
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British TV drama such as Downton Abbey and Titanic will sink without tax breaks
As the cost of major series swell to £1m an episode, producers are being forced to film in other countries.
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Rajar Q4 2011: Capital's Johnny Vaughan bows out as London's no 1
Johnny Vaughan bowed out of his flagship breakfast show as the undisputed king of London's commercial radio, having helped Global Radio's 95. 8 Capital FM extend its lead over rivals.
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Capital's Johnny Vaughan bows out as London's no 1
Johnny Vaughan bowed out of his flagship breakfast show as the undisputed king of London's commercial radio, having helped Global Radio's 95. 8 Capital FM extend its lead over rivals.
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Johnny Vaughan leaves Capital FM
Breakfast DJ departs after eight years, with co-presenter Lisa Snowdon fronting show with Greg Burns as stand-in.
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Appointment to view: NatWest prepares for cricket fundraiser after viral makes headlines
NatWest is running its charity CricketForce event this weekend. Here's another look at the brand's headline-making viral campaign featuring former England captain Michael Vaughan.
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A week listening to … Capital FM
With a playlist that is never more than 20 minutes away from Rihanna, Capital has lost its local identity and its former cool.
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The Hard Sell: Belvita Breakfast Biscuits
Lisa Snowdon twitters about her delicious new morning meal innovation while Johnny Vaughan grouses and tucks into an egg bap. Ninetey five per cent of nation scratches its head.
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