Chic Murray: A World of His Own (Video 1998)

Director:

Eleanor Yule

Stars:

Chic Murray, Johnny Beattie, Billy Connolly

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Chic Murray	...	Himself (archive footage)
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Johnny Beattie	...	Himself
Billy Connolly	...	Himself
Maidie Dickson	...	Herself (as Maidie Murray)
Joe Mills	...	Himself (as Father Joe Mills)
Elaine C. Smith	...	Herself

Storyline

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Genres:

Documentary | Comedy

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

16 November 1998 (UK)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Indigo Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

42 min

Color:

Black and White (archive footage) Color

User Reviews

An enjoyable tribute to a unique comedian

I was only lucky enough to see Chic Murray's stand-up comedy once during his lifetime but it was unforgettable and I was delighted to find this video.

Unfortunately, most of Chic's work was performed live and is lost forever. Thankfully some of his classic work is preserved here, alongside appreciations and commentary by his friends (including Billy Connolly) that don't hide the difficult side of his nature.

Chic Murray's humour is surreal but firmly grounded in real-life. He goes to a wedding where the reception doubles as the bride's birthday party, complete with candles on the wedding cake: "I don't know how old she was but the heat was *desperate*!"

If you've never come across Chic try this video. Laughter is well worth the effort.