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Martyn Hesford's comedy-drama about the life and times of tortured comic Kenneth Williams based on his diaries.Martyn Hesford's comedy-drama about the life and times of tortured comic Kenneth Williams based on his diaries.Martyn Hesford's comedy-drama about the life and times of tortured comic Kenneth Williams based on his diaries.
- Nominated for 2 BAFTA Awards
- 1 win & 3 nominations total
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- TriviaRoy Holder plays a cameo part as the older road worker who talks to Williams when he opens flat window. Holder was a main character in the movie Loot (1970), by Joe Orton, Williams' close friend.
- GoofsIn one of the scenes Kenneth, Joan Sims and Barbara Windsor were talking in costume whilst behind the scenes for Carry On Matron. Barbara was in a nurses outfit, which was correct as she played Nurse Susan Ball, but Joan was in a Matron's outfit which was wrong because as usual Hattie Jacques, as usual, played Matron. In this film Joan played one of the hospital patients Mrs. Tidy.
- ConnectionsFeatured in The Paul O'Grady Show: Episode dated 27 October 2009 (2009)
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This is a "docu-drama" of (mostly) the later years of KW's life, with nearly all the parts played by actors (but spot which TV quartermaster plays himself!). It was made for the BBC4 arts channel but my guess is there will be syndication and DVD releases soon. KW is ably played by the excellent Michael Sheen, here repeating his previous stage role with great success. Most of the supporting cast are also very good, and a nice touch is the recreation of period TV appearances with the new actors. This is not, however, light viewing - anyone familiar with KW's diaries and general unhappy demeanour will already know how twisted he could be in later life - so don't expect 80 minutes of Carry On styled buffoonery, since the emphasis is decidedly downbeat throughout. Recommended, but it's tragi-comic, indeed.
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- Кеннет Уильямс: Фантабулоза!
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