Chris Chantler is a British comedy writer, occasional performer, and

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musician. His work includes ''An A-Z of The British Countryside'' (

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), '' Peacefully In Their Sleeps'' ( Radio 4), ''Two Posh Old Men'' (

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), ''The Milk Run'' (

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), and ''Stairlift To Heaven'' in the

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comedy showcase slot Gina's Laughing Gear. He also provided material for three of

Howard Read Howard Oliver Drinkwater Read is a British screenwriter, comedian, and animator best known for his work with his animated sidekick, Little Howard. His other creations include an angry manager with a conversational style and the worldview of Berna ...

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shows. Chris has recently had success as co-writer and occasional actor in the 13 episodes of "Little Howard's Big Question" which aired on Children's BBC January 2009 through March 2009. He wrote for ''

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'' and also played drums in the now defunct extreme doom band

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. In 2015, he was assigned to write some of the ''

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'' episodes with

External links

Interview with Whitehouse by Chris Chantler.
* Living people Year of birth missing (living people) British comedy writers {{UK-writer-stub