The campest man on 70s TV hid decades of tragedy behind one catchphrase.
Documentary about the life of Larry Grayson, the English comedian and television presenter who was best known in the 1970s and early '80s.
Acting
Jon Culshaw's impression is eerily tender.
Production
Incredible 70s variety show archive footage.
Writing
Reveals the pain behind 'Shut that door!'
Director
Ian Denyer
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Larry's fey persona was revolutionary: a working-class queer man became Britain's beloved 'uncle' figure in millions of living rooms.
His famous catchphrase originated from his Nuneaton landlady shooing out drafty doorways — he stole her life.
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