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Gracie!

Singer and comedienne Gracie Fields from Rochdale was the nation's darling. Beginning on the cusp of World War II and at the phenomenal peak of her career, this heart-breaking love story tells of Gracie's relationship with Italian-born Hollywood director Monty Banks and its staggering repercussions.

1 hour, 20 minutes

Last on

Wed 14 Jun 2017 21:00

Music Played

  • Jane Horrocks

    Sing As We Go

    Originally performed by Gracie Fields.

  • Jane Horrocks

    I Love the Moon

    Originally performed by Gracie Fields.

  • David Dawson

    Smile When You Say Goodbye

    Originally performed by Gracie Fields.

  • Jane Horrocks

    Wish Me Luck As You Wave Me Goodbye

    Originally performed by Gracie Fields.

  • Jane Horrocks

    Sally

    Originally performed by Gracie Fields.

  • Jane Horrocks

    Walter Walter Lead Me to the Altar

    Originally performed by Gracie Fields.

  • Jane Horrocks

    I Never Cried So Much In All My Life

    Originally performed by Gracie Fields.

  • Jane Horrocks

    Red Sails in the Sunset

    Originally performed by Gracie Fields.

  • Jane Horrocks

    I'm Sending a Letter to Santa Claus

    Originally performed by Gracie Fields.

  • Jane Horrocks

    The Biggest Aspidistra in the World

    Originally performed by Gracie Fields.

  • David Dawson

    Just One More Chance

    Originally performed by Gracie Fields.

  • Jane Horrocks

    Now is the Hour

    Originally performed by Gracie Fields.

  • David Dawson

    Love is Everywhere

    Originally performed by Gracie Fields.

  • Jane Horrocks & David Dawson

    I Hate You

    Originally performed by Gracie Fields.

  • Jane Horrocks

    There'll Always Be an England

    Originally performed by Gracie Fields.

  • Jane Horrocks

    Looking on the Bright Side

    Originally performed by Gracie Fields.

  • Jane Horrocks

    Queen of Hearts

    Originally performed by Gracie Fields.

  • Jane Horrocks

    Take Me To Your Heart Again

    Originally performed by Gracie Fields.

Credits

Role Contributor
Gracie Fields Jane Horrocks
Monty Banks Tom Hollander
Harry Parr Davis David Dawson
Fred Stansfield Tony Haygarth
Jenny Stansfield Ellie Haddington
Guy - Driver Christian Contreras
Soldier 1 Tom Meredith
Little Soldier/Journalist Ed Coleman
Basil Dean Alistair Petrie
Navy League Man Harry Ditson
Miriam Ruth Kearney
Soldier 2 Stephen Lloyd
Reporter 3 Philip Desmeules
Radio DJ David Brooks
Reporter 1 Nathan Nolan
Director Brian Percival
Producer Janet Tyler
Writer Nick Vivian

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