The Magic Christian (film) "Magic Christian Music". McGrath's film adaptation differs considerably in content from Southern's novel. Relocated to London in the 1960s, it introduces a homeless orphan whom Sir Guy Grand picks up in a park and on a whim decides to adopt. The role was played by Ringo Starr and written with him in mind. The movie is often remembered for its song "Come and Get It" written and produced by Paul McCartney and performed by Badfinger, a Welsh rock band promoted by Apple Records. The lyrics refer to Grand's schemes of bribing people to act according to his whims ('If you
Peter Sellers (broadcaster) was awarded the Queen's Service Medal for public services. He died in Dunedin on 22 April 2016. Peter Sellers (broadcaster) Peter Heayne Joseph Sellers (9 June 1921 – 22 April 2016) was a New Zealand sports broadcaster. Born in the Wellington suburb of Lyall Bay, Sellers was educated at Rongotai College. Sellers began working for the New Zealand Broadcasting Service (which later became the New Zealand Broadcasting Corporation) in Wellington in 1952, and moved to Dunedin in 1958. He became one of the country's leading sports broadcasters, retiring in 1987. While best known as a radio broadcaster, Sellers also presented