The collection includes programmes, handbills, letters and newspaper articles Williams said: "The acquisition, celebrating one of Britain’s most famous clowns, will ensure that the heritage ...

How a world-famous clown became a Georgian panto superstar. Andrew McConnell Stott's account is read by Kenneth Cranham. Show more How one of the world's most famous clowns, Joseph Grimaldi ...

Kenneth Cranham reads from Andrew McConnell Stott's account of the life of one of the world's most famous clowns, Joseph Grimaldi, who became a superstar of Georgian pantomime ...