This is the story of a single mother who went from ordinary housewife in 1925 to one of the UK's most beloved comedians.

And she has been forgotten by history.

As told by her (great-great) nephew, this five-part podcast looks at Mabel Constanduros 's extraordinary journey to becoming a trailblazing creative force in British entertainment for over three decades.

Major shifts in society, media and entertainment, of which Mabel was part, were taking place a century ago - parallels which ring true in today’s world.

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