Sandy Powell MBE
(1900-1982)

Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire and comedian

Died aged 82

Albert Arthur Powell MBE (30 January 1900 – 26 June 1982), known as Sandy Powell, was an English comedian best known for his radio work of the 1930s and for his catchphrase "Can you hear me, mother?". He first said this in a theatre in Coventry. Fifty years later, deciding he needed a rest from the business (he planned a cruise around the world with his wife, Kay White), he again said it in a Coventry theatre, for the last time.

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Commemorated on 2 plaques

Sandy Powell 1900 - 1982 "Can You Hear Me, Mother" Comedian Lived here 1958 - 1982

11 Elms Avenue, Eastbourne, United Kingdom where they was (1958-1982)

Centenary Of Cinema 1996 #183

Mancunian Film Studio stood nearby from 1947 to 1954 starring Frank Randle, Norman Evans, Jimmy Jewel and Sandy Powell [full inscription unknown]

Dickerson Road, Rusholme, Manchester, United Kingdom where they performed