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Bluebottle Goes To War PJ Brownsword

Bluebottle Goes To War By PJ Brownsword

Bluebottle Goes To War by PJ Brownsword


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Bluebottle Goes To War Summary

Bluebottle Goes To War: Peter Sellers & the RAF Gang Shows by PJ Brownsword

Peter Sellers was one of the biggest stars of the 1960s and 70s. His career began with characters such as Bluebottle on BBC radio's The Goon Show and he achieved global fame as Inspector Clouseau in the Pink Panther series. What is less well known is that he served in the Royal Air Force Entertainment Units (known as Gang Shows) for over three years. Now, for the first time, this story can be told, a tale of the formation and education of his remarkable talents, as well as a small corner of Second World War history that seems uniquely British (groups of servicemen and women sent around the world with hampers full of theatrical props and costumes, to rally the troops in distant outposts of Empire). This book reveals previously unknown film footage, photos, performances, broadcasts and recordings, from the very beginning of Sellers' career.

Bluebottle Goes To War Reviews

This new book reveals previously unknown film footage, recordings and radio broadcasts, as well as records of more than 100 performances across two continents. It charts [Sellers's] progress from raw recruit to gang show veteran, a journey full of colour and inspiration. -- Chortle (UK)

About PJ Brownsword

PJ Brownsword was born in Sussex and studied music history at Oxford, with an avid interest in research for local history publications as a student and other diversions of photography, cars and cricket - these are by coincidence also listed as Sellers' hobbies in Who's Who, 1967.

Additional information

GOR011472753
9781913491017
1913491013
Bluebottle Goes To War: Peter Sellers & the RAF Gang Shows by PJ Brownsword
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Unicorn Publishing Group
20200813
128
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This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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