Going the Full Monty: How a movie about Yorkshire men taking their clothes off became such a big hit

Twenty years ago, a film about a group of unemployed Sheffield steel workers became an international pop culture phenomenon.

We take a look back to 1997 and the 'surprise' hit that was The Full Monty.

The Full Monty is 20 years old this month.placeholder image
The Full Monty is 20 years old this month.
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