What does Gyles Brandreth have in common with Elvis Presley and Marlene Dietrich?
No, it’s not that they’re all iconic sex gods. They all had a huge crush on the same beauty, namely the late, great Joan Rhodes (1921-2010), known as the Strongest Woman in the World.
In the October edition of The Oldie, Gyles revealed that Joan was a boyhood pin-up of his. And who can blame him?
If you are a fan of music hall in the second half of the