The Life & Times Of Alf Garnett
- TV documentary
- BBC One
- 1997
- 1 episode
Comedian Arthur Smith presents a documentary exploring the character of Alf Garnett and Till Death Us Do Part. Also features Johnny Speight, Janet Street-Porter, Una Stubbs, Anthony Booth, Warren Mitchell and more.
Key details
- Genre
- Documentary
- Broadcast
- 1997
- Channel
- BBC 1
- Episodes
- 1
- Features
- Johnny Speight, Janet Street-Porter, Una Stubbs, Anthony Booth, Warren Mitchell, Dennis Main Wilson, Michael Foot, Mary Whitehouse and more
- Directors
- Peter Higgins
- Producers
- Peter Higgins and Tony Moss
- Company
Writer and comedian Arthur Smith presents a documentary exploring the character of Alf Garnett, who first appeared on British television screens in 1965 in Till Death Us Do Part and has been causing controversy ever since.
In Alf Garnett, writer Johnny Speight created a character who was both loved and loathed. As he pointed out generational conflict and political and racial tensions, some accused the show of blasphemy and incitement to racial hatred. Others praised it for satirising prejudice, while still others loved the character for his views.
This programme features news and entertainment footage from the sixties. classic clips from Till Death Us Do Part, and interviews with cast members Warren Mitchell, Una Stubbs and Tony Booth, writer Johnny Speight and committed opponent of the show, Mary Whitehouse.
Additional details
- Also known as
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- What's It All About, Alfie? (Working title)
- Picture
- Colour
Website links
Broadcast details
- First broadcast
- Sunday 5th January 1997 at 8:50pm on BBC One
- Episode length
- 40 minutes