Eileen Bennett in the 1942 film Much Too Shy - www.georgeformby.co.uk Eileen Bennett, who has died aged 105, was known to George Formby fans as his love interest in the 1942 comedy Much Too Shy and, ...

George Formby fans from across the British Isles are to retrace the entertainer's steps to mark the 90th anniversary of his Isle of Man TT film No Limit. Directed by Monty Banks, the film shot in 1935 ...

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Frank Skinner will front a BBC Four documentary about the life of musician and film star George Formby. Skinner's show will attempt to uncover the secret behind Formby's success and enduring legacy.

Announced today, the latest round of the Weston Loan Programme with Art Fund will see national treasures travel to 11 regional museums and galleries across the UK - reuniting iconic works with the ...

THE Queen wanted to be a comic impressionist and loved mimicking actor George Formby singing When I’m Cleaning Windows, a pal has revealed. The late monarch was inspired by entertainers who visited ...

George Formby may be known for his risqué double entendres – but he once had to warn his writers about for supplying ‘too much sex’ stuff. A major auction of the comedian’s memorabilia on Thursday ...

George, of Redcar, first made headlines two years ago when, armed with a ukulele and a handful of songs, he busked in the town’s High Street as George Formby. Since then, his deeper voice and ...