Bad Night for the Blues

Nov 13, 2010

0h 15m

★ 6.3

Overview

Blues rinses, portraits of the queen and stand up bingo. Chris Shepherd delves into his past and recalls the world of his Aunty Glad and her local Conservative Club. The hues of blue that make up the Tory heartland are more than just a party - they are a state of mind.

Genres

Comedy

Production Companies

UK Film Council

BBC

Slinky Pictures

Bad Night for the Blues Trailers

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Cast

Glad

Jean Boht

Chris

Kieran Lynn

Elizabeth

Amanda Walker

Madge

Ann Beach

Master of Ceremonies

Lloyd McGuire

Grace

Marlene Sidaway

Maureen

Kay Noone

Veronica

Deddie Davies

Toilet Tory

Tom Hillenbrand

Organist

Doreen Kaye

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