Auctioneers Hansons explain: "With fans ranging from Margaret Thatcher to Eric Morecambe, the sale of The Arthur Askey ...

The personal treasures belonging to Arthur Askey, who was known as the "grandfather of British comedy", are being sold by his ...

Comedy legend Arthur Askey’s lifetime collection of showbiz memorabilia from his 60 year career is set to reach £50,000 at ...

Arthur Askey was a diminutive British comedian, born in 1900. He began his professional career as a music hall performer in 1924, but it wasn't until 1938's Band Wagon (which lasted a full five ...