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George Melly’s Last Stand (2008)

George Melly's Last Stand

The film documents the last months of the flamboyant British jazz-singer’s life before he died of cancer.

It was short-listed for a Grierson Award in the Best Arts Documentary category in 2008.

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Reviews

A great documentary…perhaps the funniest thing you’ll see all year. Time Out
A moving tribute to a true original…this was a programme you really did not want to end The Times
Powerful, intimate and affectionate Daily Telegraph

Credits

Director & Producer: Katie Buchanan
Broadcast: BBC2 (February 2008) and BBC4 (November 2007)

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Rave reviews for Magnificent Men

The Real Magnificent Men In Their Flying Machines received high praise from the press after its broadcast on 23rd January. If you missed it, it is available on BBC iPlayer for one week only.

Here's what the press had to say about it:

"An aerial Wacky Races...a joy to watch." Daily Telegraph

"A tender and moving account of fear, friendship and love." Sunday Times

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Broadcast on Monday 23rd January | 9pm | BBC2

Walker George Films are delighted to announce the broadcast of The Real Magnificent Men in their Flying Machines on the 23rd of January on BBC2, directed by Charlie Russell and produced by Stephen Walker.

 Three days flying around the UK in flimsy machines whose engines can cut out at any time: welcome to the mad, bad and sometimes downright dangerous world of competitive amateur microlighting in the 'Round Britain Rally'.

For more information about the film, visit our filmography page. To see photos of the production, go to the gallery.