6.5 Special
Synopsis
A spin-off from the BBC television show. At the suggestion of her girlfriend, a young singer decides to try and make her name in London. Catching the overnight '6.5 Special' the two find the train full of 1950's British pop stars only too ready to burst into song. As the presenters of the show are also on board, our heroine is assured of a spot on the following Saturday's 'Six Five Special'.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Diane Todd
Anne
Avril Leslie
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Finlay Currie
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Josephine Douglas
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Pete Murray
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Freddie Mills
Studio Commissionaire
Lonnie Donegan
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Dickie Valentine
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Jim Dale
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Petula Clark
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Mike Winters
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Bernie Winters
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John Dankworth
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Cleo Laine
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John Barry
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Joan Regan
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Pete Murray
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Russ Hamilton
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alfred Shaughnessy
- Screenplay & Story
- Norman Hudis
- Original Title
- 6.5 Special
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alfred Shaughnessy
Norman Hudis
Department Leadership Roster
Alfred Shaughnessy
Director
Norman Hudis
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 6.5 Special
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What is 6.5 Special about?
A spin-off from the BBC television show. At the suggestion of her girlfriend, a young singer decides to try and make her name in London. Catching the overnight '6.5 Special' the two find the train full of 1950's British pop stars only too ready to burst into song. As the presenters of the show are also on board, our heroine is assured of a spot on the following Saturday's 'Six Five Special'.
Who directed 6.5 Special?
6.5 Special was directed by Alfred Shaughnessy.
Who stars in 6.5 Special?
The principal cast of 6.5 Special includes Diane Todd, Avril Leslie, Finlay Currie, Josephine Douglas, Pete Murray.
When was 6.5 Special released and how long is it?
6.5 Special was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for 6.5 Special?
6.5 Special holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).