Heroes Of Comedy (1995)
- TV documentary
- Channel 4
- 1995 - 2003
- 33 episodes (6 series)
Long-running documentary series looking at some of the greatest and most famous names in British comedy.
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Series 2, Episode 3 - Alastair Sim
A celebration of the life and work of Scottish comic actor Alastair Sim, who starred in many comedies, including the original St Trinian's films. With contributions by George Cole, Nigel Hawthorne and Stephen Fry.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Wednesday 30th April 1997
- Time
- 9pm
- Channel
- Channel 4
- Length
- 60 minutes
Press
With his hangdog expression and fruity Edinburgh burr Alastair Sim created numerous whimsical characters during a career on stage and screen that spanned more than 40 years - perhaps none more memorable than the creepily convincing Miss Fritton, headmistress in the St Trinian's films. This 1997 profile celebrates his achievements and speaks to his widow Naomi Plaskitt (Sim died in 1976), as well as hearing from friends, co-stars and admirers, including George Cole, Stephen Fry, Ian McKellen, Patricia Routledge and Nigel Hawthorne.
Patrick Mulkern, Radio Times, 26th March 2010