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Frank Carson dies: His career on television - video
Published Wednesday, Feb 22 2012, 22:46 GMT | By Catriona Wightman and Tom Eames | 1 comment
Frank Carson, who passed away at the age of 85 yesterday, had a long and varied career on television.
The comedian starred in everything from Opportunity Knocks to Tiswas to Noel's House Party - here, we present a selection of clips of his TV appearances.
Opportunity Knocks
Carson made his first mainstream appearance on the talent show Opportunity Knocks. Here is a clip featuring the Northern Irish comedian alongside Les Dawson and Hughie Green.
The Comedians
After winning Opportunity Knocks three times, Frank Carson graduated to The Comedians to show off his stand-up comedy routines.
Tiswas
Carson was a perfect fit on the riotous children's show Tiswas and soon became a regular part of the programme.
The Kenny Everett Television Show
Carson appeared in all sorts of high-profile comedy programmes, including The Kenny Everett Television Show.
Noel's House Party
He appeared on several episodes of BBC One's flagship Saturday evening show with Noel Edmonds. (Carson appears from six minutes in).
Clive Anderson Talks Back
Frank Carson shares some of his anecdotes with Clive Anderson on Talks Back
The Paul O'Grady Show
Lenny Henry sits in for Paul O'Grady to interview the comic alongside Roy Walker.
> Frank Carson dies: Celebrity tributes
> Frank Carson 1926-2012: Obituary
Scroll through a gallery of Frank Carson's life and career below:
The comedian starred in everything from Opportunity Knocks to Tiswas to Noel's House Party - here, we present a selection of clips of his TV appearances.
Opportunity Knocks
Carson made his first mainstream appearance on the talent show Opportunity Knocks. Here is a clip featuring the Northern Irish comedian alongside Les Dawson and Hughie Green.
The Comedians
After winning Opportunity Knocks three times, Frank Carson graduated to The Comedians to show off his stand-up comedy routines.
Tiswas
Carson was a perfect fit on the riotous children's show Tiswas and soon became a regular part of the programme.
The Kenny Everett Television Show
Carson appeared in all sorts of high-profile comedy programmes, including The Kenny Everett Television Show.
Noel's House Party
He appeared on several episodes of BBC One's flagship Saturday evening show with Noel Edmonds. (Carson appears from six minutes in).
Clive Anderson Talks Back
Frank Carson shares some of his anecdotes with Clive Anderson on Talks Back
The Paul O'Grady Show
Lenny Henry sits in for Paul O'Grady to interview the comic alongside Roy Walker.
> Frank Carson dies: Celebrity tributes
> Frank Carson 1926-2012: Obituary
Scroll through a gallery of Frank Carson's life and career below:
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