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6.5 Special

U1h 25m1958Alfred Shaughnessy
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A spin-off from the BBC television show. At the suggestion of her girlfriend, a young singer decides to try and make her name in London. Catching the overnight '6.5 Special' the two find the train full of 1950's British pop stars only too ready to burst into song. As the presenters of the show are also on board, our heroine is assured of a spot on the following Saturday's 'Six Five Special'.

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What is 6.5 Special (1958) about?

A spin-off from the BBC television show. At the suggestion of her girlfriend, a young singer decides to try and make her name in London. Catching the overnight '6.5 Special' the two find the train full of 1950's British pop stars only too ready to burst into song. As the presenters of the show are also on board, our heroine is assured of a spot on the following Saturday's 'Six Five Special'.

Who stars in 6.5 Special?

6.5 Special stars Diane Todd (Anne), Avril Leslie (Judy), Finlay Currie (Himself), Josephine Douglas (Herself), Pete Murray (Himself). The film was directed by Alfred Shaughnessy.

How long is 6.5 Special?

6.5 Special has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1958. It is rated U.

Where can I watch 6.5 Special?

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