About this programme
6/8. A 2006 documentary exploring the role of impressionists in British entertainment, examining how performers including Mike Yarwood, Rory Bremner, Alistair McGowan, Ronni Ancona and the Spitting Image team became household names. The programme reveals how the popularity of mimics rose rapidly in the latter half of the 20th century, as TV led to politicians and celebrities becoming more widely known among the public. Featuring contributions by David Frost, Les Dennis, Jon Culshaw, Bobby Davro, Janet Brown and Stanley Baxter. Narrated by Stephen Fry.
Cast and crew
Cast
- Narrator
- Stephen Fry
- Contributor
- David Frost
- Contributor
- Les Dennis
- Contributor
- Jon Culshaw
- Contributor
- Rory Bremner
- Contributor
- Ronni Ancona
- Contributor
- Bobby Davro
- Contributor
- Janet Brown
- Contributor
- Steve Nallon
- Contributor
- Phil Cool
- Contributor
- Phil Cornwell
- Contributor
- Alison Jackson
- Contributor
- Stanley Baxter
- Contributor
- Leigh Francis
Crew
- Director
- Elaine Shepherd
- Producer
- Elaine Shepherd
- Series Editor
- Anna Gien
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