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Behind the Candelabra

Introduced into the inner circle of supreme showman Liberace, young Scott is flattered and the pair become lovers, but Scott's position proves precarious. Award-winning drama.

Introduced into the inner circle of supreme showman Liberace, young Scott is flattered and the pair become lovers. However, despite early efforts to please, Scott's position proves precarious, and his insecurities strain the relationship. Multi-award-winning drama, based on the memoir by Scott Thorson, from acclaimed director Steven Soderbergh.

1 hour, 51 minutes

Last on

Sun 9 Aug 202000:05
BBC One except Scotland & Scotland HD

Music Played

  • Johnny Mathis

    Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas

  • Liberace

    Kitten On The Keys (Album Version)

  • Average White Band

    If I Ever Lose This Heaven (Single Edit)

  • Frédéric Chopin

    Prelude in E minor, Op 28 No 4

Credits

LiberaceMichael Douglas
Scott ThorsonMatt Damon
Seymour HellerDan Aykroyd
Dr Jack StartzRob Lowe
Bob BlackScott Bakula
Frances LiberaceDebbie Reynolds
Scott's AttorneyPaul Reiser
Rose CarracappaJane Morris
Joe CarracappaGarrett M Brown
Ray ArnettTom Papa
Billy LeatherwoodCheyenne Jackson
LouEric Zuckerman
GladysDeborah Lacey
CarlucciBruce Ramsay
DirectorSteven Soderbergh
WriterRichard LaGravenese

Broadcasts

  • Mon 28 Dec 201521:00
    BBC Two except Northern Ireland & Scotland
  • Mon 28 Dec 201522:00
    BBC Two Scotland & Northern Ireland only
  • Thu 31 Dec 201502:15
    BBC Two
  • Sat 11 Feb 201723:05
    BBC Two
  • Sat 7 Jul 201823:30
    BBC Two
  • Sat 16 Mar 201922:45
    BBC Two except Scotland & Wales
  • Sat 21 Dec 201923:35
    BBC Two except Scotland
  • Sun 9 Aug 202000:05
    BBC One except Scotland & Scotland HD

BBC Music: Liberace

BBC Music: Liberace

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