New series 1/4. Russell Davies recalls the colourful and sometimes troubled life and career of swing-era superstar and Hollywood actor Dick Haymes , whose creamy vocals complemented the big-band sounds of Tommy Dorsey and Harry James. His many 40s hits include You'll Never Know,
111 Get By (As Long as I Have You), It Might as Well Be Spring, That's for Me, Little White Lies and I Wish I
Didn't Love You So. Featuring input from biographer Ruth Prigozy ,
Tony Bennett. Margaret Whiting , Haymes's children and many others. Producer Graham Pass