Paul Melba

Born in Liverpool, his first taste of show business was at 7 when he was helping his father, the comedian Sandy Frank. On leaving school he became a stable boy for Lord Derry at Knowsley Hall. He then spent 5 years doing his National Service as a commando frogman with the Royal Marines. After leaving the service he worked as a semi pro vocalist around Liverpool clubs where he started making use of his ability to do impressions. His professional debut was as one of the Bill Shepherd Four in the Michael Holiday Show at the North Pier Blackpool. Later he appeared with the group in the Harry Secombe Show at the London Palladium.