In December 1953, Hollywood film stars Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy spent a few weeks at the Bull Inn, Bottesford in Leicestershire, while they performed a show at the nearby Nottingham Empire. Stan’s sister, Olga Healey, was the landlady. Customers and staff said they pulled pints behind the bar, chatted with locals and had Christmas dinner there. Witness History | Listen on BBC Sounds | BBC Radio 4
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In December 1953, Hollywood film stars Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy spent a few weeks at the Bull Inn, Bottesford in Leicestershire, while they performed a show at the nearby Nottingham Empire. Stan’s sister, Olga Healey, was the landlady. Customers and staff said they pulled pints behind the bar, chatted with locals and had Christmas dinner there. Witness History | Listen on BBC Sounds | BBC Radio 4
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