Based on the Neil Brand's critically acclaimed radio play of the same name, this BBC drama tells the story of the world's greatest comedy double act, Laurel and Hardy - how they met, worked together and remained close friends. Jim Norton (Father Ted) stars as the Stan Laurel, who somewhat reluctantly goes to visit his friend and long-time collaborator Oliver Hardy (Mike Goodenough) on his death bed in 1957. The story reflects the lives and work of Stan and Ollie in a series of flashbacks, and portrays the conversation between the two men as they bid their final farewells... after a lifetime of sharing the world's spotlight. Making over 100 films together Laurel - Hardy remain one of the most popular and critically acclaimed comedy double acts of all time. This fascinating drama from the BBC is a must for all their fans. [show more]
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BBC television drama based on Neil Brand's acclaimed radio play, imagining the final moments in the relationship between comic duo Oliver Hardy and Stan Laurel. Jim Norton stars as the depressive Stan Laurel, who somewhat reluctantly goes to visit his friend and long-time collaborator Oliver Hardy (Mike Goodenough) on his death bed in 1957, Hardy having suffered a stroke some months earlier. The story tracks the lives and work of Stan and Ollie in a series of flashbacks, and portrays the (almost one-sided, as Stan does most of the talking) conversation between the two men as they bid their final farewells after a lifetime of sharing the world's spotlight.
BBC TV version of Neil Brand's acclaimed radio play. Set in 1957 when Stan Laurel visited his one-time collaborator Oliver Hardy on his death-bed.
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