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John Le Mesurier: It's All Been Rather Lovely

Michael Palin, Clive Dunn and Ian Lavender are among those who contribute to this candid portrait of actor John Le Mesurier, from his turbulent marriage to Hattie Jacques to his life-changing role as Sergeant Wilson in Dad's Army.

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58 minutes

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Wed 22 May 2024 21:00

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Music Played

Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes

  • Florence + The Machine

    Never Let Me Go

  • Ryuichi Sakamoto

    Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence

  • Ludovico Einaudi

    I Giorni

  • Ella Fitzgerald

    S' Wonderful

  • Ryuichi Sakamoto

    The Sheltering Sky

  • Chris Botti

    My Funny Valentine

    composed by Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart

  • Bill Evans Trio

    I Loves You Porgy

    composed by Ira and George Gershwin

  • Teddy Wilson

    Round Midnight

    composed by Thelonious Monk, Cootie Williams and Bernie Hanighen

Credits

Role Contributor
Narrator Julian Rhind-Tutt
Participant Ian Lavender
Participant Joan Le Mesurier
Participant Jimmy Perry
Participant Michael Palin
Participant Clive Dunn
Director Lucy Kenwright
Executive Producer Caroline Wright
Producer Lucy Kenwright

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