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The Unforgettable Norman Wisdom

The Unforgettable Norman Wisdom

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Documentary

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Family and friends pay tribute to the funnyman, who was one of Britain's best-loved stars of stage, TV and film for more than 50 years - and also became a cult figure in Albania, where his films were ruled to be acceptable entertainment during the country's long years of isolation during the Cold War. Including contributions by Norman's son Nick, singer Vera Lynn and actress Honor Blackman.

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Budget

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

30 mins

Rating

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Release Date

08 November 2011

Country

Cast

Martin Glyn Murray

Martin Glyn Murray

Himself - Narrator (voice)

Norman Wisdom

Norman Wisdom

Himself (archive footage)

Kim Wisdom

Kim Wisdom

Herself - Daughter-in-Law

Johnny Mans

Johnny Mans

Himself - Agent and Friend

Nick Wisdom

Nick Wisdom

Himself - Son

Bradley Walsh

Bradley Walsh

Himself - Friend

Vera Lynn

Vera Lynn

Old Lady that sang During the War

Honor Blackman

Honor Blackman

Herself - Friend and Co-star

Nicholas Parsons

Nicholas Parsons

Himself - Friend

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