George Formby was born George Hoy Booth on 26th May 1904. This programme celebrates the centenary of the birth of the Lancashire entertainer, who attracted a huge, devoted and diverse following.

Among them was George Harrison, who listeners will hear for the first time in conversation with Russell Davies, speaking with passion about his hero, the man with the ukulele.

MUSIC & FACTUAL

Broadcast on Radio 4 in May 2004