The Ecstasy of Wilko Johnson
Julien Temple updates the remarkable story of Dr Feelgood musician Wilko Johnson. Reflecting on his impending death, Johnson muses on the transformative power of mortality.
Julien Temple updates the remarkable story of Dr Feelgood musician Wilko Johnson. Reflecting on his impending death following his diagnosis of pancreatic cancer, Johnson muses on the transformative power of mortality. Determined to live out his remaining months playing music, he records an album with Roger Daltrey in a mere eight days and embarks on a series of farewell tours. Yet, there is an unexpected twist in the tale, captured here by Julien Temple and interwoven with remarkable archive footage and music.
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Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Presenter | Julien Temple |
Director | Julien Temple |
Producer | Julien Temple |
Broadcasts
- Tue 24 Nov 2015 22:40麻豆官网首页入口 One except Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland HD, Wales & Wales HD
- Tue 24 Nov 2015 23:10麻豆官网首页入口 One Wales HD & Wales only
- Tue 24 Nov 2015 23:15麻豆官网首页入口 One Northern Ireland HD & Northern Ireland only
- Sun 27 Dec 2015 03:20
- Fri 13 Jan 2023 23:00
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