George Formby (born George Hoy Booth) was the archetype "cheeky chappie" northern English comedian. Trained originally as a jockey, he often appeared on horseback in his films. Best known for his buck ...

George Formby fans from across the British Isles are to retrace the entertainer's steps to mark the 90th anniversary of his Isle of Man TT film No Limit. Directed by Monty Banks, the film shot in 1935 ...

THE Queen wanted to be a comic impressionist and loved mimicking actor George Formby singing When I’m Cleaning Windows, a pal has revealed. The late monarch was inspired by entertainers who visited ...

Auctioneer Charles Hanson said applause echoed around the room as the banjolele was sold A banjo ukulele formerly owned by popular 1930s and 40s entertainer George Formby has been sold at auction for ...

The Lancashire comedian, who died in 1961, was famous for hits like When I'm Cleaning Windows He was known for performing with his "little ukulele" and now two instruments made famous by George Formby ...

With the self-penned Formby Ewan Wardrop has found a Fringe vehicle that perfectly showcases his expressive versatility, writes Dominic Cavendish. Ewan Wardrop as George Formby in his show in ...

WATCH: George Formby fans descend upon the Isle of Man to mark 90 years of the TT film No Limit. George Formby fans from across the British Isles are to retrace the entertainer's steps to mark the ...