Harry's success with the Goon Show was legendry, counting Prince Charles among one of millions of devoted fans. This led to a career which included stage,TV, films and music. Not to mention the odd book or two!

His films included Song of Norway, Doctor in Trouble and, of course, Oliver. Harry also found success on stage including the musicals Pickwick and the Four Muskateers.

His TV shows included Pepys, Pickwick, Sunday with Secombe and Highway which he hosted for ten years from 1983. He also featured in 11 Royal Command Performances, and was the star in no less than three episodes of This is Your Life.

His chart hits included This is my Song and If I Ruled The World.

As a writer Harry wrote a number of children's books, a diet book, his autobiography books and was a regular contributor to Punch.

In 1963 he was awarded the CBE and in 1981 he was knighted for services to entertainment and to charity.

One of his most unusual awards was conferred on him during a visit to the Falklands to entertain the troops.
He was promoted to the rank of Seargent by his old regiment, the Royal Artillery - 37 years after being demobbed !

During September 2000 recovering from a stroke and battling cancer, Harry announced his retirement.

In April 2001 his body lost the battle. His spirit did not.