Pete Conway - My Life and Times: Recent Episodes
Andy Lockwood
Dad to the most recognisable pop star on the planet, Robbie Williams, Pete Conway was himself a star of stage, screen and an almost permanent fixture in the world of entertainment. Here's his story, from pounding the beat as a Policeman in his home city of Stoke on Trent to playing the Vegas strip with his superstar son.
Interviewed by Michelle Montuori, Recorded and Produced by Andy Lockwood
In the final episode of this series, Pete leads us through duetting with Joan Collins, encounters with Tom Jones, Richard Harris and Michael Caine, his thoughts on lock down, family and friends, and having his moment as a judge on X Factor.
In Episode 5 Pete takes us from how 'PoppaPete' came to be, playing to 100,000 people in Mexico with Robbie. though his movie roles, his retirement and some more reflections of his 53 years in show-business.
In an emotional episode of Pete's incredible showbiz story, life finds him moving from a life on Holiday Camps to his residency at Warner's Thoresby Hall, in Sherwood Forest, his time there, the names and faces - and Michelle and Pete share memories of his sentimental departure...
Episode 3 of the compelling story behind the life and times of Pete Conway. In this part, Pete relates tales of his time at the Haven Holiday camps, some of the Act's that passed through, how he got the name 'Conway', and the first hints of Robbie's rise to global stardom.
Pete Conway discusses his early life. This episode Pete talks to Michelle about juggling life on the road, New Faces, running a pub, his wilderness years and his return to Holiday Camps. See his story unfold here...
Pete Conway discusses his early life as an up and coming comic - from the Working Mens clubs to warm up on 'The Golden Shot', Pete has been there, seen it, done it, and met everyone who was anyone. See his story unfold here...