The Best of Frankie Howerd(2004)

A tribute to the comic master of innuendo and outrage - and the star of Up Pompei!

The Best of Frankie Howerd is a compilation celebrating one of Britain's most beloved comedians. Howerd's distinctive act—rolled eyes, audience asides, sudden high-pitched vocals and exaggerated "ooohs" and "aaahs"—made him a fixture of British entertainment from the 1950s onward. His catchphrases ("Ooh er missus!", "Titter ye not", "Oooh no!") became part of the national vocabulary, while his cheeky yet intimate rapport with audiences proved endlessly imitable but never quite matched. This collection gathers Howerd's finest moments from stand-up and sketch shows including Nuts in May, An Evening with Francis Howerd, and Howerds History of England, alongside classic scenes from the Carry On-inspired sitcom Up Pompeii!, showcasing the comic timing and risqué charm that defined his career.