Rev. Frederick Thomas Secombe, born 31st December 1918 in Swansea, Wales, UK. Older brother of Sir Harry Donald Secombe. Ordained deacon and priest in The Church in Wales, serving his first assistant curacy in South Wales, later as Vicar. Moved to St. Mary's Church, Hanwell, as Rector, in West London. Appointed Prebendary of St Paul's Cathedral, London. Author of several light hearted and humorous books based on his experiences as a newly ordained priest in South Wales.