Debbie Reynolds
A look back at the life of actress Debbie Reynolds. In a selection of rare interviews, Debbie discusses her favourite film roles and her relationship with daughter Carrie Fisher.
A look back at the life of the actress Debbie Reynolds - one of the best-loved stars of Hollywood's golden age, who died in December 2016.
In a selection of rarely seen interviews, we find Debbie discussing her favourite film roles, including her career-making appearance in Singin' in the Rain. She also talks about her husband Eddie Fisher leaving her for Elizabeth Taylor and the ensuing scandal that rocked Hollywood, and discusses life as Princess Leia's mum and her relationship with her daughter Carrie Fisher, who also passed away in December 2016, just one day before Debbie's own death.
Narrated by Sylvia Syms.
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Music Played
Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes
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00:11Gene Kelly, Donald O鈥機onnor & Debbie Reynolds
Good Morning
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00:20Debbie Reynolds
Belly Up To The Bar, Boys
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Sylvia Syms |
| Executive Producer | Carla-Maria Lawson |
| Series Producer | Simon Goretzki |
| Producer | Simon Catt |
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