Richard Hearne or Mr Pastry

Actoracrobatdancer Richard Hearne as the madcap, bowlerhatted creation Mr. Pastry. Richard Hearne was resident clown at the BBC for thirty years. He was born in Norwich in 1908 into a theatrical family. His father was an acrobat and his mother a dramatic actress. The slapstick antics of Mr. Pastry brought Hearne rich financial rewards. In one week on American television he appeared before an estimated 120 million viewers and received a 2, 500 fee. On a previous trip, his earnings were calculated br, br,