Frank Skinner on George Formby
Playing the ukulele and performing songs that keep the George Formby legend alive, Frank Skinner follows the music hall star's rise to fame and explores his continuing popularity.
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.
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George Formby
Little Stick of Blackpool Rock
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Frank Skinner |
| Executive Producer | Dianne Nelmes |
| Producer | Daniel Wiles |
| Director | Daniel Wiles |
Broadcasts
- Thu 27 Oct 201121:00
- Fri 28 Oct 201100:25
Sun 20 Nov 201118:00BBC Two except Scotland- Mon 21 Nov 201119:00BBC Two Scotland
- Thu 5 Jan 201200:00
- Tue 17 Apr 201221:00
- Wed 18 Apr 201203:30
- Sun 22 Apr 201201:10
- Sun 22 Apr 201219:00
- Sun 10 Jun 201223:30
- Sun 5 Aug 201220:00
- Sun 19 May 201322:00
- Thu 23 May 201300:15
- Mon 29 Jul 201323:00
- Wed 9 Nov 201621:00
- Sun 6 Aug 201721:00
- Mon 7 Aug 201702:30
- Fri 22 Dec 201721:00
- Sat 23 Dec 201702:00
- Sat 23 Jun 201823:00
BBC Music: George Formby
Clips and playlists on BBC Music's George Formby page
