Episode 8

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20th Feb 2024

From George Formby to Tazio Nuvolari: Meet Graeme Hardy's Impersonations

It's me, Mark Stone and in this episode of the Backseat Driver Podcast, I talk to Graeme Hardy about his passion for impersonating living and fictional characters. He discusses his incarnations as George Formby, Tazio Nuvolari, Stan Laurel, and Harold Steptoe, among others.

He reflects on the meticulous research and effort he puts into recreating these characters and the positive impact and recognition his impersonations have brought him, including being featured on gin bottle labels and working with vehicle manufacturers. He shares his plans of expanding his repertoire of characters and continually providing entertainment to audiences.

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About the Podcast

Backseat Driver
Yorkshires favourite Lancastrian talks about motoring in all its forms
Based in the north-west of England, former competitive driver Mark Stone moved into radio and motoring journalism after his competitive driving career came to an end in the late 1980s. Over the years, Mark has written for many of the well-known motoring magazines and made numerous TV appearances across Europe and is still an enthusiastic driver. In the Backseat Driver Podcast, Mark interviews prominent people from all over the world of motoring.