Sir David Frost: That Was the Life That Was
Stephen Fry tells the story of Sir David Frost's life, including interviews with Michael Caine, Michael Parkinson and Michael Palin. Plus insight from Tony Blair and John Major.
Stephen Fry tells the story of the man who became the face of British satire at the age of twenty-three and then went on to confront an American president in the Nixon Interviews. Sir David Frost's remarkable life story is told in special interviews with his three sons and with his friends - Sir Michael Caine, Sir Michael Parkinson, Ronnie Corbett, Michael Palin and Barry Cryer. Plus insights from former prime ministers, Tony Blair and Sir John Major, who remember the man they knew and who they faced in interviews.
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David Frost: A master interviewer
Duration: 02:06
Sir David on Desert Island Discs
Sir David's choices ranged from Coldplay to Noel Coward. Talking to Sue Lawley his book choice featured maps but nothing that would help him on a remote island.
Listen: David Frost: Desert Island Discs
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Stephen Fry |
| Interviewed Guest | Ronnie Corbett |
| Interviewed Guest | Michael Palin |
| Interviewed Guest | Michael Parkinson |
| Interviewed Guest | Barry Cryer |
| Interviewed Guest | Michael Caine |
| Participant | John Major |
| Participant | Tony Blair |
| Producer | Sally Norris |
| Director | Sally Norris |
Broadcast
- Sat 19 Oct 201320:20
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