Fred Barnes was a huge star in his time, but his fame, fortune and undeniable glamour hid a tragic story and self-destructive nature.
Christopher Green and John Orchard talk to Lottie about Fred Barnes' tragic life and death, how he has been almost written out of history and their own projects to bring him back into popular culture.
A blue plaque to Fred Barnes will be unveiled on 18th October 2021 at his home - 22, Clifton Villas, Maida Vale, London W9.
Further Reading and information about Music Hall:
http://www.britishmusichallsociety.com/
Twitter: @musichallsoc
Three Queer Lives: An Alternative Biography of Fred Barnes, Naomi Jacob and Arthur Marshall by Paul Bailey
Published by Hamish Hamilton
And about our guests:
http://christophergreen.net/
Twitter: @kit_green
https://www.duckie.co.uk/
https://www.singalongajohn.com/
Twitter: Sing-Along-A-John
Music: John Orchard & Christopher Green
Audio of "Music Hall Monster" by permission of Christopher Green
Host: Lottie Walker
Editor: Jacob Taylor
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