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.
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Gracie Sings Sally
Duration: 01:51
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War Is Declared
Duration: 01:55
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Gracie Meets Monty Banks
Duration: 01:43
Music Played
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Jane Horrocks
Sing As We Go
Originally performed by Gracie Fields.
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Jane Horrocks
I Love the Moon
Originally performed by Gracie Fields.
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David Dawson
Smile When You Say Goodbye
Originally performed by Gracie Fields.
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Jane Horrocks
Wish Me Luck As You Wave Me Goodbye
Originally performed by Gracie Fields.
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Jane Horrocks
Sally
Originally performed by Gracie Fields.
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Jane Horrocks
Walter Walter Lead Me to the Altar
Originally performed by Gracie Fields.
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Jane Horrocks
I Never Cried So Much In All My Life
Originally performed by Gracie Fields.
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Jane Horrocks
Red Sails in the Sunset
Originally performed by Gracie Fields.
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Jane Horrocks
I'm Sending a Letter to Santa Claus
Originally performed by Gracie Fields.
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Jane Horrocks
The Biggest Aspidistra in the World
Originally performed by Gracie Fields.
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David Dawson
Just One More Chance
Originally performed by Gracie Fields.
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Jane Horrocks
Now is the Hour
Originally performed by Gracie Fields.
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David Dawson
Love is Everywhere
Originally performed by Gracie Fields.
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Jane Horrocks & David Dawson
I Hate You
Originally performed by Gracie Fields.
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Jane Horrocks
There'll Always Be an England
Originally performed by Gracie Fields.
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Jane Horrocks
Looking on the Bright Side
Originally performed by Gracie Fields.
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Jane Horrocks
Queen of Hearts
Originally performed by Gracie Fields.
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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 |
Broadcasts
- Mon 23 Nov 200921:00
Mon 23 Nov 200922:00BBC HD- Tue 24 Nov 200902:20
- Thu 26 Nov 200922:00
- Fri 27 Nov 200900:50
- Sat 28 Nov 200921:00
- Thu 31 Dec 200920:00
- Sat 16 Jan 201020:00BBC HD
Thu 1 Apr 201021:00- Sat 26 Jun 201023:00
- Sat 8 Jan 201122:30
- Sun 17 Apr 201121:00
- Mon 18 Apr 201102:20
- Tue 20 Sep 201122:00
- Wed 14 Jun 201721:00
