Frankie Howerd: Rather You Than Me. Frankie Howerd (David Walliams)
Frankie Howerd: Rather You Than Me

Frankie Howerd: Rather You Than Me

  • TV comedy drama
  • BBC Four
  • 2008
  • 1 episode

David Walliams stars as his comedy hero Frankie Howerd is this humorous and poignant story of the comedian's fight with his inner demons.

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