About this programme
Docu-drama in which Little Britain star David Walliams portrays one of his heroes, Frankie Howerd. The comedian and actor achieved great success in his career but suffered from stage fright, bouts of depression and inner conflict about his homosexuality, which was not disclosed until his death in 1992. Rafe Spall plays his long-time partner Dennis Heymer.
Cast and crew
Cast
- Frankie Howerd
- David Walliams
- Dennis Heymer
- Rafe Spall
- Edith Howerd
- Dilys Laye
- Ruth Heymer
- Melanie Hill
- Sheridan
- Peter Sandys-Clarke
- Jane
- Sally Leonard
- Roger
- Paul Anderson
- Don
- Jake Maskall
- Peter Cook
- Tom Allen
Crew
- Director
- John Alexander
- Producer
- Ben Evans
- Writer
- Peter Harness
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