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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.

58 minutes

Last on

Wed 22 May 2024 21:00
BBC Four

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Music Played

  • 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

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

Broadcasts

  • Fri 27 Apr 2012 21:00
    BBC Two
  • Sat 29 Dec 2012 17:05
    BBC Two except Northern Ireland
  • Sat 20 Dec 2014 18:55
    BBC Two except Scotland
  • Sat 2 Apr 2016 21:00
    BBC Two except Northern Ireland & Scotland
  • Sat 16 May 2020 18:45
    BBC Two except Northern Ireland & Scotland
  • Sat 16 May 2020 19:15
    BBC Two Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD only
  • Sat 2 Jan 2021 17:55
    BBC Two except Scotland & Wales
  • Tue 25 Jul 2023 21:00
    BBC Four
  • Sun 30 Jul 2023 00:20
    BBC Four
  • Wed 22 May 2024 21:00
    BBC Four

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