Aired Friday January 18, 10:15pm - 12:15amon Channel 5

The Freddie Mercury Story: Who Wants to Live Forever?

To commemorate the 25th anniversary of Freddie Mercury's tragic death, this part-dramatised documentary marks what would have been his 70th year with a celebration and in-depth appraisal of his personal life, relationships and creative brilliance, and an examination of how he came to die at just 45 years old.

Cast and crew
  • Laura EdghillMary Austin
  • Rietta AustinBarbara Valentin
  • Paul Gambaccini
  • Richard ZanikHack
  • John BluntFreddie Mercury