PETER CUSHING: WONDERFUL IMAGES FROM PETER CUSHING THIS IS YOUR LIFE FEB 1990

It was one very special day for Peter Cushing. The show had been planned for months. Everyone knew, apart from Peter Cushing...as was the way with this show. Many times he had told his personal secretary and friend Joyce Broughton, 'If they should ever approach you, tell them 'No Thank you'  But, Joyce knew it was typical of Peter to say such a thing. He didn't want fuss. He didn't want anyone putting themselves out on his account...and yet, it was too good an opportunity for Peter to get together with old friends. It was the only time, she went against 'Sirs' wishes.

But, over the course of the weeks leading up to the recoding of the show, Peter became suspicious and asked her directly. She couldn't lie. She never did. They agreed, it would be a secret, that he knew about the show. But, at least he would be prepared.  And so, on the day of the recording, the shows host, did what he always did...'Surprise. Peter Cushing This Is Your Life!'  But, no amount of preparation could have prepared Cushing for the out pouring of love and appreciation he received from friends and collages who appeared on the programme that day...

You can see for yourselves, in over 40 images from the show at The UK Peter Cushing Appreciation Society Facebook Group today.