Come and join us at Wimbledon Library for this one of a kind talk by William Bird. Sid Field: The Lost Godfather of Comedy. Who was Sid Field? 75 years ago this most enigmatic of star comedians died at his home in Wimbledon aged just 45. Join us for an illustrated talk that brings this forgotten local hero back to life and explores his legacy as the most influential comic of his era.  Not a household name until he was nearly 40, Field dominated the West End at the end of World War II and starred in the most expensive film yet made in Britain. A funny, yet heartbreaking tale of huge success and unfulfilled promise with a star-studded cast, that takes us from working-class Birmingham to the mansions of Hollywood. Booking is essential to attend this event.