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The Real 'Billy Elliot' Diaries

The Real 'Billy Elliot' Diaries

2005
Documentary

Documentary following the actors playing the role of Billy in Billy Elliot the Musical as they prepare for their West End debut.

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Production

Future Time Pictures Ltd., ITV Independent Television, Universal Pictures UK

Language

EN

Status

Released

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Cast

Jimmy Carr

Jimmy Carr

Self

Stephen Daldry

Stephen Daldry

Self

David Furnish

David Furnish

Self

Elton John

Elton John

Self

James Lomas

Self

George Maguire

George Maguire

Self

Liam Mower

Liam Mower

Self

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