Peter Sellers
- English
- Actor, writer and comedian
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Book extract: Bluebottle Goes To War
From The Goons to Pink Panther and much more besides, Peter Sellers was one of the biggest comedy stars of the 1960s and 1970s. But before he found fame he served in the Royal Air Force Entertainment Units, known as gang shows, for more than three years. A new book published today, Bluebottle Goes To War, tells this story about how he found and honed his talents during the Second World War with the aid of previously unknown film footage, photos, performances, broadcasts and recordings. In this exclusive extract, author PJ Browsword sets out the background to his book, and to Sellers' remarkable career...
PJ Browsword, Chortle, 13th August 2020The Ghost of Peter Sellers review
This documentary tells the mesmerizing story of a horrendous film shoot and the psychological flotsam left in its wake.
Jeannette Catsoulis, The New York Times, 23rd June 2020Peter Sellers: A State of Comic Ecstasy, review
An affectionate portrait of an infuriating genius.
Anita Singh, The Telegraph, 9th May 2020Peter Sellers died a lonely death, says his secretary
Film star Peter Sellers never liked being alone, so it is "heartbreaking" he was on his own when he died, his secretary says ahead of the 40th anniversary of his death. Susan Wood is among the friends and family who have given new interviews about the comedy star's turbulent life. She was the last person to speak to him before he had what turned out to be a fatal heart attack in his suite at the Dorchester hotel in London in July 1980.
Mark Jefferies, The Mirror, 6th May 2020Britt Ekland: Peter Sellers was a 'very tormented soul'
Peter Sellers' ex-wife Britt Ekland has claimed the comedy actor was a 'very tormented soul' and deeply controlling.
Jessica Green, Daily Mail, 3rd May 2020Golden oldies: Britain's best vintage comedy
The best old sitcoms, stand up and stars of the silver screen are just what the nation needs to get us through these long housebound days - not everything on Netflix is notable, and Amazon Prime is hit and miss. So why not do yourself a favour, and when next looking for something to bring a smile to your face, take a trip back in time to see some of Britain's best comedy.
Benedict Spence, The Spectator, 21st April 2020BBC Two to broadcast Peter Sellers documentary
BBC Two is to broadcast Peter Sellers: A State Of Comic Ecstasy, a documentary to mark the fortieth anniversary of the death of the Goon Show star.
British Comedy Guide, 20th April 2020BBC releases some historic comedy moments
The BBC is making hundreds of clips from its archive available to watch on a new website. Comics featured include Spike Milligan, Pete and Dud, Kenny Everett and Billy Connolly.
Chortle, 10th September 2019Dr Strangelove review
Age has not withered the queasy nightmare of Stanley Kubrick's nuclear holocaust satire, starring Peter Sellers at the peak of his powers.
Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian, 15th May 2019Gold reveals Britain's Greatest Comedian list
Channel Gold has revealed the shortlist of 30 comedians who will be featured in its show Britain's Greatest Comedian.
British Comedy Guide, 1st May 2019