Robert adds a little piece about the ‘Forgotten Stooge’ Shemp Howard in his Unbound author’s shed. You can take a look but you need to pledge for the book first… http://unbound.co.uk/books/forgotten-heroes-of-comedy

Robert records a lengthy interview with Peter Dixon at Radio Teesdale. It’s really a healthy and welcome plug for ‘Forgotten Heroes of Comedy’, but the chat covered everything from the Carry Ons to ‘Doctor Who’ via Robert’s rather candid thoughts on the publishing game.

Robert is helping the Angel Inn, Highgate add to their blue plaque celebration of Python and legendarily drinker, Graham Chapman. ‘Chapman Corner’ will be a permanent collage of images from throughout the career of the pipe-smoking comic genius. Unveiling details to follow. The Independent also published Robert’s blog on ‘Forgotten Heroes of Comedy’. You can read it here: http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2012/09/17/forgotten-heroes-of-comedy-from-the-days-when-fame-faded/

Robert launches his latest publishing project with Unbound. ‘Forgotten Heroes of Comedy’ will be a long over-due celebration of over 100 comedians who, for whatever reason, have been lost in the shuffle over the years. With a foreword by Terry Jones and with the support of many contemporary comedians, the book will only happen with the help of true comedy fans. Unbound is a crowd-funded publisher and you’ll only be able to read the book if it’s fully funded. Read more and pledge here: http://unbound.co.uk/books/forgotten-heroes-of-comedy

A wonderful day in celebration of Graham Chapman. The blue plaque was erected by The British Comedy Society on the wall of the Angel Inn, Highgate. It was unveiled by Graham’s Monty Python co-stars Terry Jones, Michael Palin and Carol Cleveland, along with Barry Cryer who wrote many scripts with Graham at the pub. Friends, family and fans packed the place and the relaxed string of tributes was seamlessly hosted by Baz. The most touching was from Graham’s older brother, John, who joked that Graham was always late for everything. The only thing, sadly, he was early for was his own death. Funny. Moving. Perfect. The large Gin and Tonics, ice, no lemon went on for hours and hours. The plaque itself pays tribute to the “naughty boy” and delights in the knowledge that Graham “drank here often and copiously”.

The website is another year older! Tomorrow, Robert will be attending The British Comedy Society plaque unveiling to Graham Chapman at the Angel Inn, Highgate. Barry Cryer, who drank and wrote many scripts with Graham at the pub, will do the honours.

Robert guested on the Spanish radio programme, ‘The Lifestyles Show’. This time discussing Sid James and his latest book on the actor. The evening was set in stone for a very important Doctor’s appointment: BBC1, from 7.20pm, but the best laid plans. Good food, fine wine and great company was enough to keep Robert away from the telly! ‘Asylum of the Daleks’ was watched the following morning. Excellent stuff.

Alas, Robert is unable to attend the ‘Living Legend’ dinner in honour of Barry Cryer OBE. Guests included Jack Dee, Harry Hill and Bernard Cribbins. The next British Comedy Society event is hoped to be a plaque in tribute to Graham Chapman to be unveiled in the Summer. The location? Why, a pub in Hampstead, of course! Cheers.

The notorious and always hugely enjoyable Best of British comedy lunch at B.A.F.T.A. in support of The Cinema and Television Benevolent Fund. Guests included Vera Day, Francoise Pascal, Bob Golding, George Layton, Liz Fraser and Barry Cryer OBE. Jason Manford compered with good humour and grace while the sainted Don Ward once again provided a top line-up of Comedy Store talent for the cabaret.

A jaunt to the Wyndham’s for ‘The King’s Speech’. Charles Edwards and Jonathan Hyde star in the stage presentation of the Oscar-winning film with notable supporting turns from Joss Ackland as the old King and ‘Doctor Who’s very own Ian McNeice as Winston Churchill. It is a flawless piece of theatre. Sadly the production has had ‘time’ called and it must close on 12th May. You are urged to see it.