Kenneth Williams presents the first of a compendium of entertaining reminiscences and personal opinions recorded in front of an audience at BBC Pebble Mill.

Beginning with the tale of his trip to Lichfield – the literary home of Samuel Johnson – the master raconteur shares tales of historical people and places.

Williams winds his way through stories of writers, buildings, the death of Thomas Cromwell and the funding of wars – and touches on the monarchy, the legal system and anecdotes of Prime Ministers past.

Master raconteur Kenneth Williams talks about the famous people and places in London that are dear to him.

Master raconteur Kenneth Williams recalls his London childhood – and adventures with his friend Stanley Baxter.

Master raconteur Kenneth Williams shares memories of the Singapore Stage Club – and his favourite painter.

More entertaining reminiscences and personal opinions recorded in front of an audience at BBC Pebble Mill.