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Kenneth Williams: Fantabulosa! (2006) (TV)
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13 March 2006 (UK)
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Martyn Hesford's comedy-drama about the life and times of tortured comic Kenneth Williams based on his diaries. full summary | add synopsis
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Excellent dramatisation, but more tragic than comic
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(Cast overview, first billed only) | Michael Sheen | ... | Kenneth Williams |
 | Cheryl Campbell | ... | Lou Williams |
| Peter Wight | ... | Charlie Williams |
| Beatie Edney | ... | Joan Sims |
 | Kenny Doughty | ... | Joe Orton |
| Ron Cook | ... | Peter Eade |
| Martin Trenaman | ... | Tony Hancock |
| David Charles | ... | Charles Hawtrey |
 | Ewan Bailey | ... | Kenneth Halliwell |
| Rachel Clarke | ... | Barbara Windsor |
| Connor Garnet Comerford | ... | Young Kenneth Williams |
| Beatrice Comins | ... | St Joan / Actress |
| Timothy Davies | ... | 1st Doctor |
| Stephen Critchlow | ... | Kenneth Horne |
| Guy Henry | ... | Hugh Paddick |
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Roy Holder plays a cameo part as the older road worker who talks to Williams when he opens flat window. Holder was a main character in the movie Loot (1970), by Joe Orton, Williams’ close friend.
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Features "Parkinson" (1971)
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This is a "docu-drama" of (mostly) the later years of KW's life, with nearly all the parts played by actors (but spot which TV quartermaster plays himself!). It was made for the BBC4 arts channel but my guess is there will be syndication and DVD releases soon. KW is ably played by the excellent Michael Sheen, here repeating his previous stage role with great success. Most of the supporting cast are also very good, and a nice touch is the recreation of period TV appearances with the new actors. This is not, however, light viewing - anyone familiar with KW's diaries and general unhappy demeanour will already know how twisted he could be in later life - so don't expect 80 minutes of Carry On styled buffoonery, since the emphasis is decidedly downbeat throughout. Recommended, but it's tragi-comic, indeed.