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Marvellous
Part biopic, part musical and part fantasy, this is the inspirational and incredible true story of Neil Baldwin, a man who refused to accept the label of learning difficulties, and who has led an extraordinary life.
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Wed 1 Jul 202021:00
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Lou Macari: from pitch to screen
The football manager talks about seeing his life portrayed on screen by an actor.
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Writing the "Marvellous" life story of Neil Baldwin
Writer Peter Bowker explains how he brought Neil's unconventional tale to life.
Clips
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"How do you fancy coming to work for me?"
Duration: 02:48
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Trail: Marvellous
Duration: 00:40
Music Played
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Tim Burgess
We All Need Love
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Neil | Toby Jones |
| Mary | Gemma Jones |
| Lou Macari | Tony Curran |
| Rev Mark | Nicholas Gleaves |
| Malcolm | Greg McHugh |
| Ringmaster | Paul Hunter |
| Rev McCoist | Steven Cree |
| Doris | Jaqueline Redgewell |
| Lorry Driver | Paul Bell |
| Security Guard | Ben Abell |
| Laino | Peter Bowker |
| Registrar | Michael Fox |
| Mr Saeed | Pal Aron |
| Bomber | Oliver Ashworth |
| Paddy | Toby DeCann |
| Susan | Sarah Finigan |
| Richard | Jack Wilkinson |
| Alan | Brennan Reece |
| Pete | Liam Ainsworth |
| Participant | Gary Lineker |
| Participant | Uriah Rennie |
| Participant | Norman Barrett |
| Producer | Katie Swinden |
| Director | Julian Farino |
| Writer | Peter Bowker |
| Executive Producer | Peter Bowker |
| Executive Producer | Patrick Spence |
| Executive Producer | Lucy Richer |
Broadcasts
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2015 BAFTA Winners
Programmes and episodes from the BBC's winners at the 2015 BAFTA Television Awards.
Making Marvellous
Find out how Neil's story was brought to life with our exclusive interviews.
