Miss Marie Lloyd: Queen of the Music Hall

Miss Marie Lloyd: Queen of the Music Hall

80 mins | Drama | May 9, 2007

Jessie Wallace stars in this BBC drama based on the turbulent life and times of Marie Lloyd, known as the 'Queen of the Music Hall', who was famous at the turn of the 20th century not just for her performances on stage but also for her riotous behaviour off it. Lloyd's love life and outrageous conduct made her a target for the rising tabloid newspapers of the time. The film includes some of Lloyd's most famous songs, including 'My Old Man Said Follow the Van' and her theme song 'A Little of What You Fancy Does You Good'.

Miss Marie Lloyd: Queen of the Music Hall

80 mins | Drama | May 9, 2007

Miss Marie Lloyd: Queen of the Music Hall
Jessie Wallace stars in this BBC drama based on the turbulent life and times of Marie Lloyd, known as the 'Queen of the Music Hall', who was famous at the turn of the 20th century not just for her performances on stage but also for her riotous behaviour off it. Lloyd's love life and outrageous conduct made her a target for the rising tabloid newspapers of the time. The film includes some of Lloyd's most famous songs, including 'My Old Man Said Follow the Van' and her theme song 'A Little of What You Fancy Does You Good'.
IMDb rating 6.7
Producers
Original title Miss Marie Lloyd: Queen of the Music Hall
Directors James Hawes
Writers Martyn Hesford

Cast

Jessie Wallace

as Marie Lloyd

Richard Armitage

as Percy Courtenay

Shaun Parkes

as The Showman

Lee Williams

as Freddie

Amanda Root

as Mrs. Chart

Matthew Marsh

as Alec Hurley

Angus Barnett

as Mr. Belafonte

Tom Payne

as Bernard Dillon

Annette Badland

as Nelly Powers

Star Ella Jones

as Tilly Wood

Paul Lowe

as Little Titch

Tim Faraday

as Bailiff

Shaughan Seymour

as Councillor 1

Michael Mears

as Councillor 2

James Puddephatt

as Solicitor

Martin Savage

as Dan Leno

Jack Sweeney

as Little Freddie

Becky Pennick

as Dolly Sister