It's a Great Day (1955)

01/01/1955 (GB) • 1h 11m

Comedy

Overview

Big screen spin off from the BBC TV series The Grove Family, ostensibly the first British soap opera. Bob Grove, a builder has problems with the council, over building supplies that he needs to complete a job on a local housing estate. Under pressure to finish the job, his son gets them from a local crook. When the council find out, they call in the police, so the Grove family get together, to clear themselves, in time for the grand opening.

Top Billed Cast

Ruth Dunning

Gladys Grove

Edward Evans

Bob Grove

Vera Day

Blondie

Sid James

Harry Mason

Peter Byrant

Jack Grove

Margaret Downs

Daphne Grove

Christopher Beeny

Lennie Grove

Victor Maddern

Charlie Mead


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

london, england

family drama

based on tv series

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