Baked bean baths, Tina Turner and Elton John on stilts? The inside story of Tommy

Baked bean baths, Tina Turner and Elton John on stilts? The inside story of Tommy

Ken Russell’s adaptation of The Who’s 1969 album featured an all-star cast, with Roger Daltrey stepping into the shoes of tormented Tommy. Alongside him were Jack Nicholson, Tina Turner, Elton John, and a flaky Eric Clapton. To mark its 50th anniversary, Mark Beaumont delves into the behind-the-scenes drama and injuries that plagued the making of this cult classic