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Apr 9, 2008 · Frankie Howerd: Rather You Than Me: Directed by John Alexander. With David Walliams, Rafe Spall, Peter Sandys-Clarke, Sally Leonard. In the 1950s Frankie Howerd, the famous radio and film comedian, meets a young waiter Dennis Heymer, who, like himself, is a closet homosexual.
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A BBC TV biography about Frankie Howerd, Rather You Than Me, was broadcast by BBC Four on 9 April 2008, and repeated on 10 February 2013. The script was written by Peter Harness, after extensive interviews with Howerd's partner, Dennis Heymer. The comedian David Walliams was cast as Howerd.
Apr 1, 2008 · He kept his sexuality and relationship with partner Dennis Heymer secret until his death in 1992. Cast. David Walliams. Frankie Howerd. Dilys Laye. Edith Howerd. Rafe Spall. Dennis. Crew.
Frankie Howerd: Rafe Spall ... Dennis Heymer: Peter Sandys-Clarke ... Sheridan: Sally Leonard ... Jane: Paul Anderson ... Roger: Benedict Martin ... Gunman: Melanie Hill ... Ruth: Dilys Laye ... Edith Howerd: Jeffrey Perry ... Director: Chris New ... Rent Boy: Peter Harness ... Promoter: Paul Courtenay Hyu ...
Framed by Howerd’s 1990 performance at The Oxford Union, Frankie Howerd: Rather You Than Me focuses on the late 50’s and early 60’s when the comic’s career was in decline. Coupled with his aforementioned self-loathing, this biopic could have been a very dour affair. Even Howerd’s time worn comedy routines are portrayed in an ...
Apr 8, 2008 · Overview. Candid and poignant drama about the comedian Frankie Howerd and the relationship with his long-term, long-suffering manager, and gay partner, Dennis Heymer. Despite his overtly camp persona, Howerd kept his companionship with Heymer under wraps for 35 years, until his death in 1992.
Cast & crew. User reviews. Trivia. IMDbPro. All topics. Plot. Frankie Howerd: Rather You Than Me. Jump to Edit. Summaries. In the 1950s Frankie Howerd, the famous radio and film comedian, meets a young waiter Dennis Heymer, who, like himself, is a closet homosexual.
