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The Unforgettable...

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.

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Series 4, Episode 6 - Danny La Rue

Long before Lily Savage, La Cage Aux Folles or Priscilla Queen Of The Desert, there was Danny La Rue, Britain's foremost female impersonator who single-handedly turned cross dressing into mainstream family entertainment.

Further details

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From performing in the backstreets of Soho to becoming the highest paid entertainer in Britain, Danny La Rue was a showbusiness legend who, at the very peak of his career, lost both the love of his life and his entire fortune. This tribute includes interviews with Danny's closest friends including Ronnie Corbett, Barry Cryer, Roy Hudd, Lionel Blair and Lynda Baron.

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 21st December 2010
Time
5pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
60 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Tuesday 25th December 2012 12:45am ITV1
Monday 15th April 2013 10:35pm ITV1

Cast & crew

Guest cast
Barry Cryer Self
Richard Mawbey Self
Lynda Baron Self
Roy Hudd Self
Annie Galbraith Self
Richard Barber Self
Ceri Dupree Self
Peter Elliott Self
Lionel Blair Self
Ronnie Corbett Self
Toni Palmer Self
Danny La Rue Self (Archive Material)
Martin Glyn Murray Narrator
Writing team
Karen Steyn Script Development
Production team
Mark Turnbull Director
John Quinn Executive Producer
Dave Lewis Series Producer
Mark Turnbull Producer
Alex Muggleton Editor

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