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Al Bowlly - the Very Thought of You
Profile of the debonair 1930s crooner Al Bowlly, a South African who travelled to New York via London and whose successful career ultimately ended in disappointment and tragedy.
Profile of the debonair 1930s crooner Al Bowlly. Listening to his songs today, one is transported back to the dreams, aspirations and style of the inter-war years. The film tells the colourful and chaotic story of how a South African barber travelled halfway across the world to become Britain's first pop star. From busking on the streets of London to his own radio show in New York, it tells how Bowlly led a life of extraordinary success that ultimately ended in disappointment and tragedy.
Last on
Mon 19 Oct 2009
22:00
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Producer | Rhodri Huw |
| Director | Rhodri Huw |
Broadcasts
- Fri 19 Oct 2007 21:00
- Sat 20 Oct 2007 00:50
- Sat 20 Oct 2007 03:20
- Tue 23 Oct 2007 20:00
- Wed 24 Oct 2007 01:50
- Fri 29 Feb 2008 20:00
- Sat 1 Mar 2008 01:25
- Mon 19 Oct 2009 22:00