This Is Your Life Special returns to mark centenary birthday of Eric SykesThis Is Your Life Special to stream marking 100th Birthday of Eric SykesOFFICIAL PRESS RELEASENEWS PROVIDED BY ITV Press Centre ITV has acquired a rarely seen episode of biographical documentary series This Is Your Life, celebrating the life and work of the iconic writer, comedian, actor and director Eric Sykes, to celebrate the centenary of his birth next month. The special episode which originally aired on Christmas Day, 1979, will stream on ITVX from 30th April, just a few days ahead of what would have been Eric Sykes’ 100 birthday on 4th May. The special will also air on ITV3 on the same date. Eric Sykes famously recalled his appearance on the episode in his autobiography; ‘If I Don't Write It, Nobody Else Will…’ where he described being lured to the New London Theatre under the guise of attending a press interview, before being greeted by Eamonn Andrews, holding a large red book. The 45 minute long episode featured tributes not only from Eric’s family, but from a host of showbiz greats including Bill Fraser, Tommy Cooper, Frankie Howerd, Max Bygrages, Spike Milligan, Johnny Speight, Harry Secombe to Zsa Zsa Gabor and Sean Connery amongst others. Not available on any other streaming platform, revisit the life of the legendary Eric Sykes on 30th April on ITVX and ITV3.
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March 24, 2023 4:00am ET by ITV Press Centre |