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on BBC One London

7/8. The Singing Detective. Michael Gambon recalls his role as a bed-bound writer tormented by psoriasis in Dennis Potter 's bold drama from 1986. Why was Potter's script initially viewed with dismay at the BBC? Who was the producer's first choice to play the lead? And who purposely fuelled tabloid fury over the series' sexual content? Meera Syal narrates.
Director Julie Newing ; Series producer Toby Stevens

Contributors

Unknown:
Michael Gambon
Unknown:
Dennis Potter
Unknown:
Meera Syal
Director:
Julie Newing
Producer:
Toby Stevens
Source: Radio Times

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