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The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle

Musical starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. When Vernon Castle, a vaudeville clown, meets Irene Foote, a dancing legend is born - but tragedy is waiting in the wings.

1 hour, 29 minutes

Last on

Sat 18 Oct 201408:20
BBC Two

Credits

Vernon CastleFred Astaire
Irene CastleGinger Rogers
Maggie SuttonEdna May Oliver
WalterWalter Brennan
Lew FieldsLew Fields
Papa AubelEtienne Girardot
Mrs FooteJanet Beecher
DirectorHC Potter
ProducerGeorge Haight
WriterRichard Sherman

Broadcasts

  • Sat 29 Dec 200719:30
    BBC Four
  • Sat 19 Nov 201112:05
    BBC Two except East, Wales (Analogue) & Yorkshire
  • Mon 7 Jan 201310:30
    BBC Two except East, Wales (Analogue) & Yorkshire
  • Sat 18 Oct 201408:20
    BBC Two except East, Wales (Analogue) & Yorkshire