Bobby Thompson: The Little Waster

Bobby Thompson: The Little Waster

78 mins | Comedy, Documentary | Dec. 18, 1982

A series of anecdotes and monologues by County Durham comedian Bobby Thompson. Well known throughout the North East of England his 'Little Waster' character tells tales of debt, dole and wife trouble, while 'The Old Soldier' gives a hilarious account of his Second World War relationships with King George and Field Marshall Montgomery, providing a wry look at the class divide. Also included is a documentary film shot during his final years.

Bobby Thompson: The Little Waster

78 mins | Comedy, Documentary | Dec. 18, 1982

Bobby Thompson: The Little Waster
A series of anecdotes and monologues by County Durham comedian Bobby Thompson. Well known throughout the North East of England his 'Little Waster' character tells tales of debt, dole and wife trouble, while 'The Old Soldier' gives a hilarious account of his Second World War relationships with King George and Field Marshall Montgomery, providing a wry look at the class divide. Also included is a documentary film shot during his final years.
Producers Tyne Tees Television
Original title Bobby Thompson: The Little Waster
Directors James Goldby, Malcolm Dickinson
Writers

Cast

Bobby Thompson

as The Little Waster / The Old Soldier / Self

Tom Coyne

as Self (Narrator)