The Many Faces of June Whitfield

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The Many Faces of...: June Whitfield

29/12/2009

BBC Two - The Many Faces of..., June Whitfield

Comedy actress June Whitfield tells the story of her career.

Comedy actress June Whitfield tells her own story, from her early days in the West End working with Noel Coward to her comedy performances on radio and TV.

June Whitfield worked alongside the greats Arthur Askey, Tony Hancock, Frankie Howerd, Ronnie Barker, Benny Hill, Bob Monkhouse, Terry Scott and Jennifer Saunders. 

In this film June tells her own story, from her early days in the West End working with Noel Coward, her ill-fated Broadway debut, and with the help of rarely seen archive, impeccable comedy performances on radio and TV.

June reveals that a lack of confidence about her looks caused her to play it for laughs. She also offers insights into her onscreen relationship with Terry Scott and the secret behind her success.

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