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Tommy spent his early years in Caerphilly, before his father, an army recruiting sergeant, was relocated to England. Ivor Shaddick met Tommy, when he returned to Caerphilly - and the house he was born ...

Tommy Cooper. Tommy Cooper, the iconic British comedian and magician, ... His death left fans devastated and marked one of the most shocking moments in live television history.

Footage of Tommy Cooper on US TV is set to be shown here for the first time. The clips will be broadcast as part of a documentary to mark the 40th anniversary of the legendary comic’s death.