Once a Year on Blackpool Sands
“The triumphant true story that changed six lives forever”
Synopsis
A moving comedy-drama about the love, identity and courage of the LGBTQ community during the first walk towards Gay Pride in 1950s England. Based on the real-life events of Yorkshire coal miners and secret gay lovers, Tommy and Eddy, who spend their annual week holiday at a quirky B & B in Blackpool, along with a few other alternative members of society – the transgender Mr. Elbridge, the ex-show girl Red Ethel and the eccentric owner Gladys and her flirty daughter Maureen.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Kyle Brookes
Eddy
Macaulay Cooper
Tommy
Wendy Laurence James
Gladys Bracegirdle
Elizabeth Coombs
Alice Price
Linda Clark
Red Ethel
Dominic McCavish
James Elbridge / Phyllis
Joel McVeagh
Karlton
Julia Haworth
Sandra Green
Michał Szpak
Milo
Steven Arnold
Reg Green
Tony Richardson
Hubert Corkhill
Vicki Glover
Nurse Bickerstaff
Laura Ellen Wilson
Judy
Charlie Price
Young Eddy
Paul Sultana
Jim
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Karlton Parris
- Screenplay & Story
- Karlton Parris
- Original Title
- Once a Year on Blackpool Sands
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Baby Dog Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Karlton Parris
Karlton Parris
Adam Dawson, Joshua Gwynne
Wendy Jones, Karlton Parris
Department Leadership Roster
Karlton Parris
Writer
Adam Dawson
Editor
Karlton Parris
Producer
Joshua Gwynne
Editor
Karlton Parris
Director
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What is Once a Year on Blackpool Sands about?
A moving comedy-drama about the love, identity and courage of the LGBTQ community during the first walk towards Gay Pride in 1950s England. Based on the real-life events of Yorkshire coal miners and secret gay lovers, Tommy and Eddy, who spend their annual week holiday at a quirky B & B in Blackpool, along with a few other alternative members of society – the transgender Mr. Elbridge, the ex-show girl Red Ethel and the eccentric owner Gladys and her flirty daughter Maureen.
Who directed Once a Year on Blackpool Sands?
Once a Year on Blackpool Sands was directed by Karlton Parris.
Who stars in Once a Year on Blackpool Sands?
The principal cast of Once a Year on Blackpool Sands includes Kyle Brookes, Macaulay Cooper, Wendy Laurence James, Elizabeth Coombs, Linda Clark.
When was Once a Year on Blackpool Sands released and how long is it?
Once a Year on Blackpool Sands was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.