Movie: The Fight for Saturday Night

Top 10 Billed Cast

Michael Grade
Michael Grade

Self - Presenter

Greg Dyke
Greg Dyke

Self

Noel Edmonds
Noel Edmonds

Self

Paul Daniels
Paul Daniels

Self

Matthew Kelly
Matthew Kelly

Self

Terry Wogan
Terry Wogan

Self

Bruce Forsyth
Bruce Forsyth

Self

Ronnie Corbett
Ronnie Corbett

Self

Anthony McPartlin
Anthony McPartlin

Self

Declan Donnelly
Declan Donnelly

Self

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    The Fight for Saturday Night

  • Overview

    Michael Grade tells a tale of television skullduggery and dirty dealings in the battle to win the Saturday night ratings crown.

  • Release Date

    2014-12-17

  • Average

    7

  • Rating:

    3.5 starts
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    English
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