First made in 2009, this production acts as a worthy tribute to this most reliable of British comedy performers and was shown again on the day after Dame June passed away at the grand age of 93 in December 2018.
An array of contributors including such significant figures as Denis Norden, Nicholas Parsons and Sylvia Sims uniformly paid glowing testament to her comedic talents of timing, interpretation of a script and downright professionalism. She was seen to be very happy to play second fiddle rather than wishing to be in the spotlight hereslf. As such, practically every notable comedian over a huge period of time was keen to work with such a stalwart talent.
This documentary dwelt most on her roles in Absolutely Fabulous and her partnership with Terry Scott. Dame June in a very kindly way hinted that Scott was hard to work with and was also mildly frustrated that 'Terry and June' became much despised for being too middle class. As June observed there is a lot of middle class Britain and nowadays practically no situation comedy attempts to cater for it.
She also contributed to four Carry On films, although strangely this was not even referred to in the programme.
However the wonderful June Whitfield, who clearly had the most generous of natures, was revealed as having appeared in over 250 comedy shows, so it would be impossible to list them all.
Dame June can rest in peace knowing she has added to the pleasure in the lives of countless millions.
