A Day Out
Synopsis
Alan Bennett's debut play for television follows the members of a Halifax cycling club, on an outing from Halifax to the ruins of Fountains Abbey. Set in the summer of 1911 and projects an idyllic vision of Edwardian England .
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →David Waller
Mr. Shuttleworth
James Cossins
Mr. Shorter
Philip Locke
Gregory Wilkins
John Normington
Arthur Ackroyd
Brian Glover
Henry Boothroyd
Paul Shane
Baldring
Dave Hill
Eric Gibson
Don McKillop
Mr. Tetley
Bernard Wrigley
Ernest Tetley
Paul Greenwood
Edgar Appleton
Paul Rosebury
Gerald Cross
Helen Fraser
Mrs. Ackroyd
Maggie Jones
Mrs. Shorter
Anna Wing
Landlady
Sharon Campbell
Pretty Girl, Connie
Rosalind Elliot
Plain Girl, Luisa
Jane Wood
Wife
Paul Luty
Husband
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stephen Frears
- Screenplay & Story
- Alan Bennett
- Original Score
- David Fanshawe
- Original Title
- A Day Out
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 49m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stephen Frears
Alan Bennett
David Fanshawe
Ray Henman
Ken Pearce
Innes Lloyd
Department Leadership Roster
Stephen Frears
Director
Alan Bennett
Writer
Innes Lloyd
Producer
Ken Pearce
Editor
Ray Henman
Director of Photography
David Fanshawe
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Day Out
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Day Out about?
Alan Bennett's debut play for television follows the members of a Halifax cycling club, on an outing from Halifax to the ruins of Fountains Abbey. Set in the summer of 1911 and projects an idyllic vision of Edwardian England .
Who directed A Day Out?
A Day Out was directed by Stephen Frears.
Who stars in A Day Out?
The principal cast of A Day Out includes David Waller, James Cossins, Philip Locke, John Normington, Brian Glover.
When was A Day Out released and how long is it?
A Day Out was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 49m.
Who composed the musical score for A Day Out?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Day Out was composed by David Fanshawe.