Television
Baxter's self-titled series of comedy shows were seen by very large audiences and the later shows were memorable for the high quality of their production. He was known for his impressions of famous people, particularly the Queen (referred to in the context of the shows as 'the Duchess of Brenda') and his shows were known for their spectacular and technically demanding set pieces. The Stanley Baxter Show ran between 1963 and 1971 on BBC One, and the Stanley Baxter Picture Show from 1972 to 1975 on ITV; the six-part Stanley Baxter Series was made by LWT in 1981. Some eight one-hour TV specials were made by LWT and the BBC between 1973 and 1986.
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