The Unforgettable... Series 5, Episode 2 - Rod Hull - British Comedy Guide (original) (raw)

A tribute to Rod Hull, best known for creating and performing with his temperamental and much-feared puppet sidekick Emu.

Further details

The Unforgettable.... Rod Hull. Copyright: North One Television / Watchmaker Productions

A tribute to Rod Hull, best known for creating and performing with his temperamental and much-feared puppet sidekick Emu.

In the 1970s and 80s, Rod enjoyed success as one of Britain's most popular entertainers. Friends and family talk about this well-loved man who survived bankruptcy and a turbulent career with his free spirit intact.

His youngest son reflects on wonderful times sharing a tumbledown cottage with Rod in the months before Rod died in a bizarre accident. With contributions from Warren Mitchell, Rolf Harris and Emu victim Michael Parkinson.

Broadcast details

Date

Wednesday 1st February 2012

Time

7:30pm

Channel

ITV1

Length

30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast

Martin Glyn Murray Narrator

Guest cast

Bill Wallace Self
Joan Pohle Self
Debbie Davidson Self
Warren Mitchell Self
Cher Hylton-Hull Self
Laurie Mansfield Self
Rolf Harris Self
Peter Ridsdale Scott (as Peter Ridsdale-Scott) Self
Catrina Hylton Self
Oliver Hull Self
Amelia Hull Self
Toby Hull Self
Rod Hull Self (Archive Material)

Production team

Emma Clarke Director
Karen Steyn Series Producer
John Quinn Executive Producer
Emma Clarke Producer
Tom Munden Editor