Born in Wigan as George Hoy Booth, Formby was the son of music hall comedian James Booth who performed with the stage name George Formby. Formby Jr. took up his father's act after his early death, and ...

The George Formby Society aims to keep his memory and music alive – getting together people of all ages and musical abilities to play the ukulele.

George Formby (born George Hoy Booth) was the archetype "cheeky chappie" northern English comedian. Trained originally as a jockey, he often appeared on horseback in his films.

At a public auction held in June 1961 George Formby’s Fairhaven home was sold for £9,000 and there was much interest in his six ukuleles and 12 banjoleles, which sold for more than £700.

Playing the ukulele and performing songs that keep the George Formby legend alive, Frank Skinner follows the music hall star's rise to fame and explores his continuing popularity. Show more George ...

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The George Formby Society was created by fans of the well-known entertainer after he died in 1961. The society has more than 1,200 members worldwide and four conventions continue to be held in ...

George Formby may be known for his risqué double entendres – but he once had to warn his writers about for supplying ‘too much sex’ stuff.

Ken Goodwin: Comedian inspired by George Formby During summer seasons he was supported by his wife, and Bing the dog, named after the singer ...

A DANCE and keep-fit teacher who has worked with generations of Crosby and Formby women over the last 40 years is now looking forward to an active retirement.

The news that the Queen once wanted to be a patron of the George Formby Society seems entirely apt.

George Formby may be known for his risqué double entendres – but he once had to warn his writers about for supplying ‘too much sex’ stuff. A major auction of the comedian’s memorabilia on Thursday ...