A Day Out (1972)
Alan Bennett's debut play for television follows the members of a Halifax cycling club, on an outing from Halifax to the ruins of Fountains Abbey. Set in the summer of 1911 and projects an idyllic vision of Edwardian England .
Director: Stephen Frears
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 49 min
Release Date: December 24, 1972
Cast
- David Waller - Mr. Shuttleworth
- James Cossins - Mr. Shorter
- Philip Locke - Gregory Wilkins
- John Normington - Arthur Ackroyd
- Brian Glover - Henry Boothroyd
- Paul Shane - Baldring
- Dave Hill - Eric Gibson
- Don McKillop - Mr. Tetley
- Bernard Wrigley - Ernest Tetley
- Paul Greenwood - Edgar Appleton
Screenplay
Music: David Fanshawe
Cinematography: Ray Henman
Editing: Ken Pearce
Production: BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Stephen Frears
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Day Out about?
- Alan Bennett's debut play for television follows the members of a Halifax cycling club, on an outing from Halifax to the ruins of Fountains Abbey. Set in the summer of 1911 and projects an idyllic vision of Edwardian England .
- Who directed A Day Out?
- A Day Out was directed by Stephen Frears.
- Who stars in A Day Out?
- A Day Out stars David Waller, James Cossins, Philip Locke, John Normington, Brian Glover, Paul Shane.
- How long is A Day Out?
- A Day Out has a runtime of 49m (49 minutes).
- What genre is A Day Out?
- A Day Out is a Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was A Day Out produced?
- A Day Out was produced in United Kingdom.