Chucklevision available on the BBC iPlayer in memory of Barry Chuckle

The final series of ChuckleVision will be made available on iPlayer in memory of Barry Chuckle after his death at the age of 73, the BBC has said.
By The Newsroom
Published 7th Aug 2018, 16:39 GMT
Updated 7th Aug 2018, 17:43 GMT
The Chuckle Brothers, Barry (left) and Paul Elliott (Image: Yui Mok/PA Wire) Read more at: https://www.lep.co.uk/news/entertainer-barry-chuckle-one-half-of-comedy-duo-the-chuckle-brothers-has-died-aged-73-1-9285453The Chuckle Brothers, Barry (left) and Paul Elliott (Image: Yui Mok/PA Wire) Read more at: https://www.lep.co.uk/news/entertainer-barry-chuckle-one-half-of-comedy-duo-the-chuckle-brothers-has-died-aged-73-1-9285453
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The veteran entertainer, real name Barry Elliott, died at the weekend after finding fame performing alongside his brother Paul Elliott as the Chuckle Brothers.

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The 21st series will be put on iPlayer on Tuesday afternoon with the blessing of Paul in the hopes that fans old and new will enjoy the brothers at their best.

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Alice Webb, director of BBC Children's, said: "Barry was loved by both the audience and his colleagues at BBC Children's.

"He'll be sorely missed by all who knew him. We hope by making the final ever series of ChuckleVision available that viewers old and new can enjoy Barry and Paul's unique brand of kids' comedy."

Mr Elliott's eldest brother Jimmy Patton previously said the TV star had been suffering from bone cancer which had spread to his lungs, but kept news of the disease private.

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