Gene Wilder looks at the life of one of the most creative British comics of the last century, Marty Feldman. Over 20 years after his premature death his comic legacy is well remembered by many enthusiasts.

We hear from many of Marty's friends and contemporaries who discuss his special talent and perhaps reveal why it led to such an early demise.

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Broadcast on Radio 4 in March 2007