Nearly a Happy Ending
Synopsis
A play by Victoria Wood. Maureen has been faithfully attending the slimmers' club for months. Now the weeks of endless crispbreads have paid off - but is her optimism misplaced? Sequel to Wood's earlier play Talent, featuring the same characters of lifelong friends Maureen and Julie.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Baz Taylor
- Screenplay & Story
- Victoria Wood
- Original Score
- Victoria Wood
- Original Title
- Nearly a Happy Ending
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 6m
- Production Studios
- Granada Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Baz Taylor
Victoria Wood
Victoria Wood
Jack Dardis, Ron Swain, D.L. Heyes
Peter Eckersley
Department Leadership Roster
Baz Taylor
Director
Victoria Wood
Writer
Jack Dardis
Editor
Ron Swain
Editor
D.L. Heyes
Editor
Colin Pocock
Production Design
Peter Eckersley
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nearly a Happy Ending
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What is Nearly a Happy Ending about?
A play by Victoria Wood. Maureen has been faithfully attending the slimmers' club for months. Now the weeks of endless crispbreads have paid off - but is her optimism misplaced? Sequel to Wood's earlier play Talent, featuring the same characters of lifelong friends Maureen and Julie.
Who directed Nearly a Happy Ending?
Nearly a Happy Ending was directed by Baz Taylor.
Who stars in Nearly a Happy Ending?
The principal cast of Nearly a Happy Ending includes Victoria Wood, Julie Walters, Paul Seed, Rosemary Williams, Freddie Fletcher.
When was Nearly a Happy Ending released and how long is it?
Nearly a Happy Ending was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 6m.
Who composed the musical score for Nearly a Happy Ending?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Nearly a Happy Ending was composed by Victoria Wood.