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Elton John: The Nation's Favourite Song

Elton John: The Nation's Favourite Song

2017•1h 35m•8.0/10
MusicHistoryDocumentary

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8.0/10(4)

Elton John on his extraordinary career and his songwriting partnership with lyricist Bernie Taupin.

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Production

ITV

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

David Walliams

David Walliams

Self - Presenter / Narrator (voice)

Elton John

Elton John

Self

Davey Johnstone

Davey Johnstone

Self

Nigel Olsson

Nigel Olsson

Self

Bernie Taupin

Bernie Taupin

Self

Johnnie Walker

Johnnie Walker

Self

Paul Gambaccini

Paul Gambaccini

Self

Brandon Flowers

Brandon Flowers

Self

Stephen Fry

Stephen Fry

Self

Billie Jean King

Billie Jean King

Self

Rob Lowe

Rob Lowe

Self

Tony King

Self

Kaley Cuoco

Kaley Cuoco

Self (archive footage)

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