I Wanna Tell A Story

Six episodes. First broadcast from 19970928 to 19971102.

A six-part series in which legendary entertainer Max Bygraves reminisces about his life and the legends he has worked with.

 
 
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0119970928He talks about his childhood years and humorously illustrates his fascinating family tree. And of course he sings the songs of the stars of stage and screen associated with the era.
0219971005Today, he remembers his teenage years as a messenger boy in Fleet Street, as an altar boy in church, and as a victim suffering the rigours of his father's spelling tests.
0319971012Today, he talks about what he did for the war effort.
0419971019Today, he remembers a few old friends including Benny Hill, Danny la Rue, Jack Benny, Sophie Tucker, Jimmy Durante and Eric Sykes.
0519971026Today, he remembers how he bought his first bike, and his life in the East End.
06 LAST19971102Today, he remembers his old friend band leader Geoff Love, and recalls performing at the Palace in New York with Judy Garland.