Comedian Arthur Askey presents a new bed to a hospital (1942)

GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS) To license this film, visit English comic Arthur Askey presents a new bed to a hospital, which in turn makes him a Life Governor, and then Askey undresses to try out the bed, gets in, and pulls up the coverlet Full Description: ENGLAND: North East London: Waltham Forest: Walthamstow: INT HOSPITALS. Arthur Askey presents bed to Connaught Hospital, by Sir James Slade (Chairman)..assisted by Brian Michie unveils plaque over helps him to take off coat etc. MICHIE, Brian Arrives w. Arthur Askey & Mrs. Askey at Walthamstow, Connaught Hospital.. helps Askey unveil plaque above bed.. (Cheeribugs Club NURSES Nurse at Connaught Hospital, Walthams to assists Arthur Ask to take off jacket SLADE, Sir James. Introduces Arthur him for bed presented by him of Life Governorship o