Matt Lucas on Freddie Mercury
Writer and comedian Matt Lucas chooses the lead singer of rock band Queen, Freddie Mercury. With Matthew Parris. From 2019.
Matt Lucas champions Freddie Mercury of the band, Queen.
To what extent can a troubled childhood contribute to an adult's need to perform?
Farrokh Bulsara was born in Zanzibar, sent to school in India, and fled revolution in Zanzibar to Feltham, Middlesex, aged 18. His family were Parsees and Freddie, as he became better known, was brought up as a Zoroastrian. He also became one of the greatest singer songwriters in British rock history.
Matt Lucas - of Little Britain, Shooting Stars and Doctor Who - was entranced by Freddie from an early age.
In this revealing, funny tribute, Matt explains how Freddie inspired him to perform, and unveils his Montserrat Caballe impression on the world. Lesley-Ann Jones knew the band as a 'young scumbag journalist' and provides an eyewitness account of watching Freddie from the wings.
Matt and presenter Matthew Parris are joined by the author of Bohemian Rhapsody, Lesley-Ann Jones, to dissect a legend.
Producer: Miles Warde
First broadcast on 麻豆社 Radio 4 in January 2019.
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