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How An Obscure British Comedy Sketch Became The World’s Most Repeated TV Program
It’s gained a cult audience all over the world—and is especially popular in Germany.
...But when it comes to the single most repeated program in history, that title is claimed by none of television’s biggest names, but by an obscure British comedy sketch, filmed in 1963 with a cast of two, that has gained a cult audience all over the world.
The two stars in question were British comedian Freddie Frinton and 72-year-old actress May Warden. Frinton first made a name for himself in the music halls and variety shows of wartime Britain, and after World War II added a sketch to his show entitled "Dinner For One."
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How An Obscure British Comedy Sketch Became The World’s Most Repeated TV Program
It’s gained a cult audience all over the world—and is especially popular in Germany.
