And Thereby Hangs… Michael Howard (BBC 2 1970)

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And Thereby Hangs… Michael Howard (BBC 2 1970)

An unusual ten-minute monologue presented by its author and star.

In this short programme, writer and performer Michael Howard (Michael Howard) appears as a storyteller, directly addressing the audience.

This ten-minute monologue is an unusual piece of television, built entirely around its author and performer, Michael Howard. Stripped of conventional dramatic structure, the programme is a vehicle for Howard’s distinctive storytelling style. Produced by comedy veteran Michael Mills and directed by Eleanor Fazan, the format suggests an intimate, direct-to-camera presentation. It stands as an example of minimalist, personality-driven programming, occupying a space between theatrical monologue and comedic sketch.

Broadcast: BBC 2, 1 Episode, 18 April 1970
Written by: Michael Howard
Director: Eleanor Fazan
Producer: Michael Mills

Main Cast: Michael Howard (Storyteller)

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