The Unforgettable...
- TV documentary
- ITV1
- 2000 - 2012
- 38 episodes (5 series)
Factual documentaries diving into the lives of some of Britain's most influential comedians, comics and actors. Features Daniel Abineri and Martin Glyn Murray.
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Series 5, Episode 2 - Rod Hull
A tribute to Rod Hull, best known for creating and performing with his temperamental and much-feared puppet sidekick Emu.
Further details
A tribute to Rod Hull, best known for creating and performing with his temperamental and much-feared puppet sidekick Emu.
In the 1970s and 80s, Rod enjoyed success as one of Britain's most popular entertainers. Friends and family talk about this well-loved man who survived bankruptcy and a turbulent career with his free spirit intact.
His youngest son reflects on wonderful times sharing a tumbledown cottage with Rod in the months before Rod died in a bizarre accident. With contributions from Warren Mitchell, Rolf Harris and Emu victim Michael Parkinson.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Wednesday 1st February 2012
- Time
- 7:30pm
- Channel
- ITV1
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| Martin Glyn Murray | Narrator |
| Bill Wallace | Self |
| Joan Pohle | Self |
| Debbie Davidson | Self |
| Warren Mitchell | Self |
| Cher Hylton-Hull | Self |
| Laurie Mansfield | Self |
| Rolf Harris | Self |
| Peter Ridsdale Scott (as Peter Ridsdale-Scott) | Self |
| Catrina Hylton | Self |
| Oliver Hull | Self |
| Amelia Hull | Self |
| Toby Hull | Self |
| Rod Hull | Self (Archive Material) |
| Emma Clarke | Director |
| Karen Steyn | Series Producer |
| John Quinn | Executive Producer |
| Emma Clarke | Producer |
| Tom Munden | Editor |