Max Miller

Max Miller (1894-1963), the "Cheeky Chappie", was a 1930s English music hall comedian famous for his daringly risqué (for the period) repertoire (see Censorship) and gaudy suits.

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1894 - 1963 - 1930s - English - Music hall - Comedian - Censorship

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Born in Brighton as Thomas Henry Sargent, Max became notorious for his double entendre based humour, which at the time saw him banned from the BBC on more than one occasion. He was known for his outlandish outfits, which generally included patterned plus fours and matching long jacket (a look which has clearly influenced the stage outfits of modern comedian Roy 'Chubby' Brown), with a trilby hat and kipper tie. A popular singer of comedy songs and star of film, a statue was erected to Miller in his home town of Brighton on 1st May 2005 by Roy Hudd, George Melly, June Whitfield and Norman Wisdom.

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Brighton - BBC - Plus fours - Roy 'Chubby' Brown - Trilby - 1st May - 2005 - Roy Hudd - George Melly - June Whitfield - Norman Wisdom

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