Alma Cogan: Her Fabulous Story (2006)
Alma Cogan was one of the brightest stars of music and television during the 1950’s. Her glamour and dresses were legendary, capturing the desire of a nation to escape from the austerity of post-war Britain. She was the most successful female recording star of the decade with hits such as: Dreamboat, Bell Bottom Blues, Twenty Tiny Fingers and I Can’t Tell a Waltz from a Tango. Her personal life was just as glamorous with celebrity gossip columns following her every relationship with stars such as Cary Grant. For the very first time, this programme has uncovered and re-mastered full live performances of Alma at the pinnacle of her career in colour! In addition, there is also a new documentary charting the story of her life, career, famous parties and romances. This is Alma Cogan’s Fabulous Story!
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Alma Cogan as Self (Archive Footage) |
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Lynda Marlowe as Voice of Alma Cogan |
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Gordon Griffin as Narrator |
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Clive Bettington as Self |
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David Jacobs as Self |
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John Cohen as Self |
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Chris Hutchins as Self |
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Paul Gambaccini as Self |
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Jane McDonald as Self |
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Cliff Richard as Self (Archive Footage) |
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Adam Faith as Self (Archive Footage) |
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Lee Stevens as Self |
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Winifred Atwell as Self (Archive Footage) |
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Stan Foster as Self |
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Eddie Grassham as Self |
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Chris White as Self |
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Dusty Springfield as Self (Archive Footage) |
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Bruce Forsyth as Self (Archive Footage) |
