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Being Stanley Baxter

December 31, 2025 1h 0m

Released just last year. Being Stanley Baxter is a documentary film. directed by Laura Blount. At just 60 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Stanley Baxter, Elaine C. Smith, and Michael Grade

Synopsis

A portrait of Stanley Baxter, Scotland’s most dazzling TV star of the 1970s and ’80s, whose groundbreaking sketches and lavish specials made him a household name. Behind the fame, Baxter lived a hidden double life as a gay man in a hostile era, balancing public brilliance with private secrecy. Made shortly before his death, the film draws on personal archives and recordings to reveal the man behind the legend.

Quick Facts

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Release Date December 31, 2025 Released this month
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Runtime 1h 0m 60 minutes total
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Language English Original language
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Country United Kingdom Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • IWC Media
  • BBC Scotland

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Being Stanley Baxter about?

A portrait of Stanley Baxter, Scotland’s most dazzling TV star of the 1970s and ’80s, whose groundbreaking sketches and lavish specials made him a household name. Behind the fame, Baxter lived ...

Who directed Being Stanley Baxter?

Being Stanley Baxter was directed by Laura Blount.

How long is Being Stanley Baxter?

Being Stanley Baxter has a runtime of 1 hours and 0 minutes (60 minutes total).

When was Being Stanley Baxter released?

Being Stanley Baxter was released on December 31, 2025 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Being Stanley Baxter?

The main cast of Being Stanley Baxter includes Stanley Baxter, Elaine C. Smith, Michael Grade, Rory Bremner, Mark Gatiss.