Barbara Windsor's East End Men

These three icons all have one big thing in common, like Barbara they were all born in London's east end. They grew up as east end boys and as east end men they went on to conquer the world! Oh yes, they were true eastenders alright!

This week, Barbara celebrates 'the man with the golden voice', 'the singers singer' and one of the greatest musical exports this country has ever known, Matt Monro.

With new interviews from Michele Monro (Matt's daughter & biographer), Johnny Mathis, Monica Mancini, Don Black, Buddy Greco, Helen Shapiro, Rosemary Squires and Richard Moore. And interviews from the archive of the late Mickie Monro (Matt's widow), the late Billy May, the late Dave Allen and the late David Jacobs.

Barbara Windsor celebrates the life and career of Matt Monro.

Barbara Windsor celebrates the lives of the biggest names in popular entertainment

These three icons all have one big thing in common, like Barbara they were all born in London's east end. They grew up as east end boys and as east end men they went on to conquer the world! Oh yes, they were true eastenders alright!

This week, Barbara celebrates 'The Master of Suspense', Alfred Hitchcock.

With new interviews from Mel Brooks, Jean Marsh, Martin Landau, Stephen Rebello and Veronica Cartwright.

Barbara Windsor celebrates the life and career of Alfred Hitchcock.

Barbara Windsor celebrates the lives of the biggest names in popular entertainment

Born in London's Canning Town, Marty Feldman is one of the unsung greats of British comedy. His unique gift for slapstick and satire fuelled the careers of many national treasures.

After writing for 'Educating Archie', 'The Army Game' and 'Bootsie and Snudge', Marty and co-writer Barry Took created 'Round The Horne' (who can ever forget Julian and Sandy!). Marty moved on to 'The Frost Report' and 'At Last The 1948 Show' before landing his own show, 'Marty'.

Hollywood beckoned and a whole new career unfolded in the movies working alongside Mel Brooks and Gene Wilder. At one point in his Hollywood career, Marty was contracted to write, direct and perform in 3 of his own films!

Marty died in Mexico City in 1982 aged 48 whilst working on the Graham Chapman film 'Yellowbeard'.

The programme (originally broadcast in 2014) features original contributions from Mel Brooks, Michael York, Tim-Brooke Taylor, biographer Robert Ross, Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais; Archive contributions from John Cleese and Michael Palin PLUS brand new and exclusive interviews with Lyn Took and Barry Cryer, recorded especially for this repeat.

Barbara Windsor celebrates the life and career of Marty Feldman.

Barbara Windsor celebrates the lives of the biggest names in popular entertainment

Singer, Song-writer, Actor, Author, Cabaret artiste, Director; Newley excelled at everything he turned his hand to.

Anthony Newley starred on the silver screen, on TV, on the Broadwayand West End stages; he had numerous top 40 hits and with his song-writing partner Leslie Bricusse, he co-wrote the musicals 'Stop the World - I Want to Get Off', 'The Roar Of The Greasepaint-The Smell Of The Crowd' and 'The Good Old Bad Old Days'.

Newley and Bricusse co-composed a canon of songs to rival any of the great song-writers' including 'Feeling Good' and 'Goldfinger', as well as the ever-popular score to Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.

With contributions from Leslie Bricusse, Burt Bacharach, Barry Cryer, Dame Gillian Lynne, Newley's children Tara and Alexander, Anthony Newley biographers Garth Bardsley and Paul Goodhead, broadcaster Paul Ross, Danny Greenstone, song historian Russell Davies.

Barbara Windsor celebrates the life and career of Anthony Newley.

Barbara Windsor celebrates the lives of the biggest names in popular entertainment

Best known for his numerous 'Sing-a-long-a-Max' albums, all-round entertainer Max Bygraves was for decades a stalwart of Royal Variety shows, Radio, TV, Theatre, Films and Light Entertainment as a singer, comedian, author, songwriter and actor.

With contributions from Leslie Bricusse, Barry Cryer, Max's son Anthony Bygraves, Max's sister Maureen Batchelor, Producer and author John Fisher, Agent Laurie Mansfield and former manager Johnny Mans.

Barbara Windsor celebrates the life and career of Max Bygraves.

Barbara Windsor celebrates the lives of the biggest names in popular entertainment

Barbara Windsor celebrates the life and career of Bernard Delfont.

Barbara Windsor celebrates the lives of the biggest names in popular entertainment