Bluebell (TV series)
| Bluebell | |
|---|---|
| Written by | Paul Wheeler |
| Directed by | Moira Armstrong |
| Starring | Carolyn Pickles |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
| No. of series | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 8 |
| Production | |
| Producer | Brian Spilby |
| Running time | 50 min |
| Original release | |
| Network | BBC1 |
| Release | 12 January – 2 March 1986 |
Bluebell is a British television biographical drama miniseries broadcast by the BBC in 1986.[1] Produced by Richard Bates, the 8-part[2] series was based on the life of Margaret Kelly, played by Carolyn Pickles,[3] founder of a dance group called the Bluebell Girls,[4][1] The series was set before and during the Second World War as the Bluebell Girls performed across Europe.
Cast
- Carolyn Pickles as Margaret Kelly
- Annie Lambert as Helen
- Philip Sayer as Marcel Leibovici
- Michael Harbour as Paul Derval
- Carmel McSharry as Aunt Mary
References
- ^ a b Fox, Margalit (19 September 2004). "Margaret Kelly, 94, Founder of the Bluebell Girls, Dies". The New York Times. Archived from the original on 9 June 2021. Retrieved 3 May 2025.
- ^ "TELEVISION TODAY: BBC make eight part serial on Bluebell Girls". The Stage. London, England. 5 September 1985. Retrieved 3 May 2025 – via britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk.
... with the Bluebell Girls once again top of the bill. Over 60 dancers will appear in Bluebell, including sequences with 24 Bluebell girls in re-creations of Folies Bergere revues from the 30's and 40's. All the dancers are ex-Bluebell Girls. Producer Brian...
- ^ "Original Photo CAROLYN PICKLES "MISS BLUEBELL" MARGARET KELLY 1986". eBay. Archived from the original on 3 May 2025. Retrieved 3 May 2025.
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- ^ Beveridge, Ann (23 August 2001). "Cancan's Irish queen". The Daily Telegraph. ProQuest 358726407. Retrieved 26 December 2024 – via ProQuest.