Frank Skinner on George Formby (2011)

ALL 10/27/2011 (en) Documentary, Music 58 Min
  • Release
    10/27/2011
  • Production
    Liberty Bell Productions, BBC
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  • Original title
    Frank Skinner on George Formby
  • Original language
    en
  • Production Cost
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Overview

George Formby was a huge star of stage and film. In his heyday he was as big as The Beatles, earning vast sums of money on stage and starring in films which broke box office records. Formby's trademark ukulele still inspires millions of dedicated fans, including comedian and performer Frank Skinner, who believes Formby was the greatest entertainer of his time. Playing the ukulele and performing the songs that keep the Formby legend alive today, Skinner follows the music hall star's extraordinary rise to fame and fortune, explores his worldwide popularity and reveals the ruthless exploitation that surrounded his sudden and tragic death.

  1. Daniel Wiles

    Director

  2. Story

  3. Editor

  4. Daniel Wiles

    Producer



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  1. Frank Skinner

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Frank Skinner on George Formby (2011) 58 Min

ALL 10/27/2011 (en)
Documentary, Music
  • Release 10/27/2011
  • Production
    Liberty Bell Productions, BBC
  • Original title Frank Skinner on George Formby
  • en
  • Revenue0.00

Overview

George Formby was a huge star of stage and film. In his heyday he was as big as The Beatles, earning vast sums of money on stage and starring in films which broke box office records. Formby's trademark ukulele still inspires millions of dedicated fans, including comedian and performer Frank Skinner, who believes Formby was the greatest entertainer of his time. Playing the ukulele and performing the songs that keep the Formby legend alive today, Skinner follows the music hall star's extraordinary rise to fame and fortune, explores his worldwide popularity and reveals the ruthless exploitation that surrounded his sudden and tragic death.

  1. Daniel Wiles

    Director

  2. Story

  3. Editor

  4. Daniel Wiles

    Producer