Joy Pickles was a very early influence, as you can tell by the quality of this photograph. Star of such West End hits as Swingalongadante, Hamalongayorick, and the one which went straight to radio, Whizzalongawavelength, Joy and her stage husband "Uncle" Clarence were uncanny precursors of Daphne and Harold. They were once in a review group with famous comedian Arthur Smith. Joy (aka Babs Sutton) disappeared in Paris and was never seen again. Clarence is now a millionnaire and Arthur is a Grumpy Old Man.
