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Joanna Lumley: Elvis and Me

Joanna Lumley: Elvis and Me

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Joanna Lumley travels to the USA to follow in the King of Rock 'n' Roll's footsteps.

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

60 mins

Rating

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Release Date

04 November 2015

Country

Cast

Joanna Lumley

Joanna Lumley

Self

Priscilla Presley

Priscilla Presley

Self

Elvis Presley

Elvis Presley

Self (archive footage)

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