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The Emperor of Lancashire

on BBC Radio 2

Born on this day in 1904, George Formby was to become the most recognised entertainer of his era.
Thirty years after his death, interest in the Formby phenomenon has begun to grow again.
Russell Davies visits the celebration at the George Formby Society's Blackpool convention and meets new member George Harrison and Formby's sister Louisa. Producer Neil Cargill

Contributors

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George Formby
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Russell Davies
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George Harrison
Producer:
Neil Cargill

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