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Kenneth Williams: Fantabulosa!
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Kenneth Williams: Fantabulosa!

2006-03-16 · 79 min · ★ 6.3

Comedy · Drama

Kenneth Williams was the star of the Carry Ons and Round the Horne. Despite his fame, he led a life full of mental torture as he tried to overcome his homosexuality in 1950s Britain. This film follows his life and eventual death based on the many diaries he kept

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Directors
Andy De Emmony
Production companies
BBC Four
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Michael SheenMichael SheenKenneth Williams
Cheryl CampbellCheryl CampbellLou Williams
Peter WightPeter WightCharlie Williams
Beatie EdneyBeatie EdneyJoan Sims
Kenny DoughtyKenny DoughtyJoe Orton
Ron CookRon CookPeter Eade
Guy HenryGuy HenryHugh Paddick
Joseph MorganJoseph MorganAlfie
Roy HolderRoy HolderWorkman
Nicholas ParsonsNicholas ParsonsHimself
Stephen CritchlowKenneth Horne

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