The Unforgettable Norman Wisdom

Nov 8, 2011

0h 30m

★ 0.0

Overview

Family and friends pay tribute to the funnyman, who was one of Britain's best-loved stars of stage, TV and film for more than 50 years - and also became a cult figure in Albania, where his films were ruled to be acceptable entertainment during the country's long years of isolation during the Cold War. Including contributions by Norman's son Nick, singer Vera Lynn and actress Honor Blackman.

Genres

Documentary

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Cast

Himself - Narrator (voice)

Martin Glyn Murray

Himself (archive footage)

Norman Wisdom

Herself - Daughter-in-Law

Kim Wisdom

Himself - Agent and Friend

Johnny Mans

Himself - Son

Nick Wisdom

Himself - Friend

Bradley Walsh

Old Lady that sang During the War

Vera Lynn

Herself - Friend and Co-star

Honor Blackman

Himself - Friend

Nicholas Parsons

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