Before They Were Famous: Sounds Iconic

Garry Richardson unearths letters written to the BBC by the stars before they found fame.

Sheila Hancock reads her correspondence with the BBC from the 1950s.

Garry finds early letters from Morecambe and Wise to the BBC asking for an audition.

Gail and Gary Morecambe read through Morecambe & Wise’s correspondence with the BBC.

Garry discovers the early personal letters and BBC audition notes for Bernard Cribbins.

Jenny Agutter reads Bernard Cribbins’ letters of request and BBC files from the 1950s.

Garry reveals what the BBC thought of Spike Milligan's early auditions...

Spike Milligan's life is remembered by his daughter Jane and friend Sir Michael Palin.

Garry meets Ian Lavender to hear wonderful stories about his time starring in Dad’s Army.

Ian Lavender recalls life on set for Dad’s Army and reads Arthur Lowe’s letter of request.