Blackpool Wakes
Synopsis
From political conferences to the George Formby Society's annual bash, and Pleasure Beach to the weather, an Arena documentary on the seaside town of Blackpool and its history.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Winifred Barnes
Self - Winder and Warper
Tony Benn
Self
Colette Chelton
Self - Between Jobs
John Cole
Self - BBC Political Editor
Lisa Daniely
Self
Tom Fryer
Self - Whalley Bank Mill
Kay Leonard
Self - Biscuit Packer
Barry Morris
Self - Director of Tourism
Tom Morton
Self - Memory Man
Paula Paradema
Self - Fortune Teller
Norman Slater
Self - Comedian
Jimmy the Tattooist
Self
Norman Tebbit
Self
Paul Theroux
Self
Bernard Young
Self - President of George Formby Society
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Pattinson
- Original Title
- Blackpool Wakes
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 57m
- Production Studios
- BBC Arena
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Pattinson
Guy Crossman, Joyce Gentle, Roy Demery
Nigel Finch, Anthony Wall
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Pattinson
Director
Nigel Finch
Producer
Anthony Wall
Producer
Guy Crossman
Editor
Joyce Gentle
Editor
Roy Demery
Editor
Peter Bird
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Blackpool Wakes
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What is Blackpool Wakes about?
From political conferences to the George Formby Society's annual bash, and Pleasure Beach to the weather, an Arena documentary on the seaside town of Blackpool and its history.
Who directed Blackpool Wakes?
Blackpool Wakes was directed by Charles Pattinson.
Who stars in Blackpool Wakes?
The principal cast of Blackpool Wakes includes Winifred Barnes, Tony Benn, Colette Chelton, John Cole, Lisa Daniely.
When was Blackpool Wakes released and how long is it?
Blackpool Wakes was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 57m.