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Julian and Sandy

Polari was popularised by Kenneth Williams (Sandy) and Hugh Paddick (Julian) who played Julian and Sandy, two camp out-of-work actors in Round the Horne the 1960s BBC radio comedy show.

Round the Horne: Julian and Sandy | BBC | 9m 55s
Episode clips: Bona Ads, Bona Bauffont, The Lazy Bona Ranch, Bona Rags, Carnby Street Hunt, Bona Tours Ltd

Polari started declining after the 1967 Sexual Offences Act made homosexuality legal. Nevertheless, it is a proud part of our LGBT history.

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