01 Feb 1966
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Miss Marie Lloyd: Queen of the Music Hall
Lights, music, scandal.
Jessie Wallace stars in this BBC drama based on the turbulent life and times of Marie Lloyd, known as the 'Queen of the Music Hall', who was famous at the turn of the 20th century not just for her performances on stage but also for her riotous behaviour off it. Lloyd's love life and outrageous conduct made her a target for the rising tabloid newspapers of the time. The film includes some of Lloyd's most famous songs, including 'My Old Man Said Follow the Van' and her theme song 'A Little of What You Fancy Does You Good'.
Top Billed Cast
Jessie Wallace Marie Lloyd
Richard Armitage Percy Courtenay
Shaun Parkes The Showman
Lee Williams Freddie
Amanda Root Mrs. Chart
Matthew Marsh Alec Hurley
Angus Barnett Mr. Belafonte
Tom Payne Bernard Dillon
Annette Badland Nelly Powers
Star Ella Jones Tilly Wood
Sue Elliott-Nichols Bride
Tim Faraday Bailiff
Shaughan Seymour Councillor 1
Michael Mears Councillor 2
James Puddephatt Solicitor
Martin Savage Dan Leno
André Schneider Miles
Jack Sweeney Little Freddie
Becky Pennick Dolly Sister
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