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As well as being one of Britain's most popular stage and screen comedians, Will Hay was an avid astronomer and made history in 1933 when he discovered a spot on Saturn.
This film was first shown at the Will Hay Appreciation Society's event 'Will Hay Day the ThIIIrd', on 5th November 2016 at The Electric Cinema, Birmingham. The event raised over £2300 for MNDA.
Special thanks go to Dale Holt, Martin Mobberley and Alan Moore.
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Voiceover - Alan Moore
Music - Louis Levy
Interviewer - Steve Godwin
Camera - Tom Marshall & Steve Godwin
Edited by Tom Marshall
Archive material used for educational purposes only.
BBC (The Sky at Night)
BBC Radio 4
Gainsborough Studios
Martin Mobberley http://martinmobberley.co.uk/
'Will Hay' by Graham Rinaldi
'Through My Telescope' by W.T. Hay
British Paramount News
Colourised Images ©Tom Marshall (PhotograFix) 2016
© Tom Marshall (PhotograFix) 2016
Selected footage/images © Steve Godwin 2016