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Elvis 56

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

A musical documentary covering one year in the life and career of Elvis Presley, and opening a Saturday Matinee double bill about the legendary rock 'n' roll performer. The film, showing for the first time on British network television, incorporates stills, archive film and songs including Heartbreak Hotel and Hound Dog. it looks back to 1956 - the year a poor 21-year-old from Mississippi changed the face of music for ever.
Narrated by Levon Helm, drummer with rock group The Band.
(Colour and B/W)

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Narrator:
Levon Helm
Source: Radio Times

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