After eight special

Title

After eight special

Genre

Interview; Documentary; Vox pop; Tribute; Obituary; Special

TX Date

Sep 1979

Year of production

1979

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Duration

00:43:21

Description

Allan King presents a tribute to British singer, actor and entertainer, Gracie Fields, following her death on 27/09/79. Includes archive recordings of Gracie Fields; vox pop with residents of Rochdale, her hometown; tributes. Speakers include Cyril Smith MP; Councillor Harold Stanley; Harry Secombe, singer and comedian; Harry Whitehead, charity organiser; Francis Lee, impresario; Lillian Aza, agent (interviewed by Peter Deeley). Producer Marie Collins; engineer Chris Dougherty(?).

Contributors

Gracie Fields; Cyril Smith; Peter Deeley; Harry Secombe; Allan King; Harold Stanley; Harry Whitehead; Francis Lee; Lillian Aza; Marie Collins; Chris Dougherty(?)

Keywords

Deaths; Actors; Rochdale; Entertainers; Singers; Gracie Fields

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