Paul Shane
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George Frederick Speight, known professionally as Paul Shane, was a British actor and comedian. He was known for his television work, in particular for playing Ted Bovis in the 1980s BBC sitcom Hi-de-
Shane in 2011
Grand Order of Water Rats
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The Grand Order of Water Rats is a British entertainment industry fraternity and charitable organisation based in London. Founded in 1889 by the music hall comedians Joe Elvin and Jack Lotto, the orde
Paul Shane
…Shortt (born 28 February 1943) from 1961 until her death on 4 April 2001 aged 58. They had three daughters. On 1 April 1984, he was inducted into the Grand Order of Water Rats. In May 2009, Shane was admitted to the Northern General Hospital in Sheffield for heart surgery and made a full recovery…
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Founder Joe Elvin c. 1890
Newly inaugurated Bob Hope (right) emerges from ceremonies at the Hilton in London alongside grandson Zachary Hope – August 1991