Ken Kitson, who has starred in Last of the Summer Wine for nearly 30 years, has reacted to news that the BBC comedy will be axed.

Actor and raconteur Ken Kitson continues with his bid to add literary success to his list of triumphs when he signs copies of his latest book at the weekend.

Peter Dixon speaks to Ken Kitson about Last of the Summer Wine, An Arresting Night, his book “Moods, Moments & Memories” and a film Ken is hoping to make.

Actor Ken Kitson is to present a one-man show at Blue Crush in Scarborough next Wednesday.

Filming began yesterday for a comedy entitled "Ouch" (Onley United Community Hall) which is being directed by Bradford actor Ken Kitson.

In July 2003 The Observer told how Ken Kitson, a regular in BBC television's Last of the Summer Wine, put adverts in the Yorkshire Post and smaller local papers inviting readers to 'be part of the biggest romantic comedy western set in Yorkshire'

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