WHAT THE CRITICS SAID
'Ian Lavender's affectionate portrait of John Le Mesurier.'
Gillian Reynolds,
THE TELEGRAPH
'Ian Lavender presents an enlightening profile of his co-star in Dad's Army.'
Stephanie Billen,
OBSERVER MAGAZINE
'Ian Lavender pays tribute to a much-loved actor.'
DAILY MAIL
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conked out - but not forgotten!
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A profile of the much-loved character comedy actor, John le Mesurier. In 1983 the Daily Telegraph obituary column printed this cryptic notice:
'John Le Mesurier wishes it to be known that he conked out on November 16th. He sadly misses family and friends.'
Although he appeared in countless films and television comedies with such performers as Tony Hancock and Sid James, John Le Mesurier will forever be remembered as the self-deprecating Sergeant Wilson in Dad's Army and he shared many real-life characteristics with Jimmy Perry and David Croft's creation. It's all the more surprising that he was originally down to play the part of Captain Mainwaring! Towards the end of his life Le Mesurier had realised time was short so it was his express wish that such an obituary should appear, reflecting his wry humour.
Presenter: Ian Lavender
Writer: Michael Pointon
Producer: Neil Rosser
Broadcast:
9th August
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