It was initially drawn by Dave Jenner, but Keith Reynolds drew it for much of its run.

Tom and Dick repeatedly tried to offload their responsibilities onto their younger sister Sally, and enjoy an easy life at her expense.

The pop group Madness once appeared as themselves in a strip as did singer-songwriter Joan Armatrading.

Singer Tom Jones and TV presenter Dickie Davies have also received mentions.

In 2014, Tom, Dick and Sally returned to The Beano as part of the Funsize Funnies drawn by Steve Beckett