Stan (TV 2006)

Based on the Neil Brand's critically acclaimed radio play of the same name, the drama follows Stan Laurel's last visit to his dying friend and comedy partner Oliver 'Babe' Hardy and Stan's ... See full summary »

Director:

Jon Sen

Writers:

Neil Brand (adapted from radio play by), Neil Brand (play),

Stars:

Jim Norton, Trevor Cooper, Dearbhla Molloy

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Jim Norton	...	Stan Laurel
Trevor Cooper	...	Babe
Dearbhla Molloy	...	Ida
Lorelei King	...	Lucille
Nik Howden	...	Young Stan Laurel
Mike Goodenough	...	Oliver Hardy
Martin Marquez	...	Hal Roach
Charlotte Emmerson	...	Lois
Ashley Brooke	...	Young Lucille

Storyline

Based on the Neil Brand's critically acclaimed radio play of the same name, the drama follows Stan Laurel's last visit to his dying friend and comedy partner Oliver 'Babe' Hardy and Stan's subsequent coming to terms with the ghosts of his past.

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Plot Keywords:

based on play

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Genres:

Biography

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

6 June 2006 (UK)

Filming Locations:

Shepperton Studios, Shepperton, Surrey, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

59 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Originally a radio play first broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in the UK in March 2004, starring Sir Tom Courtenay as Stan Laurel

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Goofs

Stan Laurel tell Oliver Hardy about the Sputnik launch which actually took place 2 months after Hardy's death.

User Reviews

every now and then.......

every now and then on British TV we still get the occasional perfect drama that reminds you how good writing and acting can click together so well. 'Conspiracy' was a classic example and watching Stan tonight has confirmed it. In fact, I only saw the last 20 minutes, from the scene in Hal Roache's office, but I knew instantly that I was watching something special. That economical dialogue in just one scene told me so much about the two main characters. The final scene was laughter and tears and a true analysis of a brotherly-friendship that can last a lifetime, literally to death. I'm going to wait up till 2am in the morning to watch the whole production. Only thing I don't understand - why isn't the actor who played 'young Stan' mentioned in the credits?