Scots Mum Helped Me Write Steptoe

Evening Times (August 31, 2006)

Author: Brian Beacom Showbiz Writer

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Summary


THE classic television comedy Steptoe And Son owed its appearance to a remarkable Scottish lady.

Co-writer Ray Galton, who will be in Glasgow next week to launch the final Steptoe adventure on stage at the Theatre Royal, has revealed the inspiration behind the show about the rag and bone men.

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Scots Mum Helped Me Write Steptoe

"I suppose it was my mum, " admitted Ray, who created the show with Alan ...

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