Peter Sellers: A State Of Comic Ecstasy
- TV documentary
- BBC Two
- 2020
- 1 episode
Documentary about the life of Peter Sellers, marking the 40th anniversary of his death. Also features Victoria Sellers, Sarah Sellers, Michael Palin, Steve Coogan, Hanif Kureishi and more.
Press clippings
Peter Sellers: A State of Comic Ecstasy, review
An affectionate portrait of an infuriating genius.
Anita Singh, The Telegraph, 9th May 2020Peter Sellers died a lonely death, says his secretary
Film star Peter Sellers never liked being alone, so it is "heartbreaking" he was on his own when he died, his secretary says ahead of the 40th anniversary of his death. Susan Wood is among the friends and family who have given new interviews about the comedy star's turbulent life. She was the last person to speak to him before he had what turned out to be a fatal heart attack in his suite at the Dorchester hotel in London in July 1980.
Mark Jefferies, The Mirror, 6th May 2020Britt Ekland: Peter Sellers was a 'very tormented soul'
Peter Sellers' ex-wife Britt Ekland has claimed the comedy actor was a 'very tormented soul' and deeply controlling.
Jessica Green, Daily Mail, 3rd May 2020BBC Two to broadcast Peter Sellers documentary
BBC Two is to broadcast Peter Sellers: A State Of Comic Ecstasy, a documentary to mark the fortieth anniversary of the death of the Goon Show star.
British Comedy Guide, 20th April 2020