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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

Sat 20 Dec 202520:30
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

NarratorJulian Rhind-Tutt
ParticipantIan Lavender
ParticipantJoan Le Mesurier
ParticipantJimmy Perry
ParticipantMichael Palin
ParticipantClive Dunn
DirectorLucy Kenwright
Executive ProducerCaroline Wright
ProducerLucy Kenwright

Broadcasts

  • Fri 27 Apr 201221:00
    BBC Two
  • Sat 29 Dec 201217:05
    BBC Two except Northern Ireland
  • Sat 20 Dec 201418:55
    BBC Two except Scotland
  • Sat 2 Apr 201621:00
    BBC Two except Northern Ireland & Scotland
  • Sat 16 May 202018:45
    BBC Two except Northern Ireland & Scotland
  • Sat 16 May 202019:15
    BBC Two Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD only
  • Sat 2 Jan 202117:55
    BBC Two except Scotland & Wales
  • Tue 25 Jul 202321:00
    BBC Four
  • Sun 30 Jul 202300:20
    BBC Four
  • Wed 22 May 202421:00
    BBC Four
  • Sat 20 Dec 202520:30
    BBC Four

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