The Unforgettable...
- TV documentary
- ITV1
- 2000 - 2012
- 38 episodes (5 series)
Factual documentaries diving into the lives of some of Britain's most influential comedians, comics and actors. Features Daniel Abineri and Martin Glyn Murray.
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Series 2, Episode 5 - Frankie Howerd
Homage to the outrageous and much-missed comedian whose throwaway one-liners and catchphrases hid the troubled soul of a man who always wanted to be a serious actor. With contributions from Bruce Forsyth and Eric Sykes.
Further details
Homage to the outrageous and much-missed comedian whose throwaway one-liners and catchphrases hid the troubled soul of a man who always wanted to be a serious actor. Colleague June Whitfield recalls Frankie "hated what he did", but repeatedly relaunched his mirth-making career from Fifties radio comic to starring roles in Carry On films, Up Pompeii! and West End musicals, all the while tortured by nerves, neuroses and guilt about his homosexuality. With contributions from Bruce Forsyth and Eric Sykes.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Monday 18th December 2000
- Time
- 10:30pm
- Channel
- ITV1
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| Daniel Abineri | Narrator |
| June Whitfield | Self |
| Eric Sykes | Self |
| Ray Galton | Self |
| Alan Simpson | Self |
| Michael Grade | Self |
| Dora Bryan | Self |
| Bruce Forsyth | Self |
| Cilla Black | Self |
| David Hatch | Self |
| Petula Clark | Self |
| Ned Sherrin | Self |
| Frankie Howerd | Self (Archive Material) |
| Anthony Lee | Director |
| Karen Steyn | Series Producer |
| Elaine Bedell | Executive Producer |
| Anthony Lee | Producer |
| Andrew Mitchell | Editor |
| Steve Devlin | Editor |