Gillian Lynne
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Biography
Gillian Lynne was born on February 20, 1926 in Bromley, Kent, England, UK. She was an actress and director, known for The Phantom of the Opera (2004), National Lampoon's European Vacation (1985) and BBC Sunday-Night Theatre (1950). She was previously married to Peter Land and Patrick Back. She died on July 1, 2018 in Marylebone, London, England, UK.
Known For
A one-hour anthology television series of one-off contemporary and classic dramas produced by the BBC.
Playhouse
A young soprano becomes the obsession of a disfigured and murderous musical genius who lives beneath the Paris Opera House.
The Phantom of the Opera
"Jellicle" cats join for a Jellicle ball where they rejoice with their leader, Old Deuteronomy. One cat will be chosen to go to the "Heavyside Layer" and be reborn.
Cats
A three-part series exploring how the British musical became a driving force behind musical theatre around the world — a tale of shows, daring, rivalries, talent and fortunes are set in just a single square mile.
The Story of Musicals
King Arthur faces his doom as his kingdom is undermined from within by the love of his queen for Sir Launcelot, and the treachery of Mordred, his son born of incest.
Morte d'Arthur
Cliff Richard and The Shadows are hired to star in a movie shot amid the lush tropical scenery of the Canary Islands. A sunny seaside spectacular, filled with romance, excitement and high spirits - not to mention a dozen musical numbers.
Wonderful Life
"If I had the money, I'd buy me a banjo!" says struggling sales clerk Arthur Kipps. Soon he'll inherit enough to buy a whole bloomin' orchestra. But can his newfound wealth buy happiness?
Half a Sixpence
Scottish highlander Jamie Durie falls into a life of piracy after joining the failed rebellion of Bonnie Prince Charlie against the British crown.
The Master of Ballantrae
A man is tried for the murder of his neurotic wife by means of a sedative overdose.
The Last Man to Hang
A group of teenagers take jobs at a holiday camp for the summer and enter a TV talent show
Every Day's a Holiday
This made-for-television documentary tells the story of the creation of the world's most successful musical, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera.
Phantom of the Opera: Behind the Mask
Documentary on the London West End stage show which began its three year run in 2002. It has interviews with cast and crew and examines the rehearsals, set construction, the props and costumes and the top secret building of the flying car.
The Making of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Mistaken identity, unrequited love, and the supernatural are combined in Shakespeare's classic set in the woods of Greece on a moonlit night.
A Midsummer Night's Dream
A documentary about the original "Phantom of the Opera" stage show and its creation.
Behind The Mask: The Phantom Of The Opera
At a concert Marcia picked Terry out of the crowd. So he no longer feels alone. Until he learns about her secret life and dare not tell his friends.
Easy Money
L. S. Lowry, one of the most celebrated English painters from the mid 20th century, liked to call himself just a "simple man". But was he?
A Simple Man
Documentary telling the story of the ENSA performers who kept up the troops' morale during World War II, with contributions from Dame Vera Lynn, Eric Sykes and Tony Benn.