Harry Korris

Harry Korris (born Henry Lowe Corris; 8 October 1891 – 3 June 1971) was a Manx-British comedian and actor.

During the winter seasons, he performed in theatres in Yorkshire, and started to develop his stage character of a typical north of England comic.

In 1941, he became the star of the popular BBC radio comedy Happidrome, playing the part of Mr Lovejoy, a harassed variety show performer and theatre manager.

The programme regularly featured guests such as Sandy Powell, Charles Penrose, Jack Warner, Beryl Reid, and Vic Oliver, and was one of the most popular to be broadcast during the Second World War.

He continued to live in Blackpool, raised money for charities, and made occasional guest appearances on television.