Being Stanley Baxter

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Being Stanley Baxter

5.5 | 1h0m | en | Documentary

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.

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Released: December. 31,2025 | Released Producted By: BBC Scotland , IWC Media Country: Budget: 0 Revenue: 0 Official Website:

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Cast

Stanley Baxter , Elaine C. Smith , Michael Grade , Rory Bremner , Mark Gatiss , Alan Cumming

Director

Laura Blount

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BBC Scotland

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Stanley Baxter

as Self (archive)

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Elaine C. Smith

as Self

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Michael Grade

as Self

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Rory Bremner

as Self

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Mark Gatiss

as Self

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Alan Cumming

as Self

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Laura Blount

Director

Laura Blount

Producer

Being Stanley Baxter Audience Reviews

Incannerax What a waste of my time!!!

GazerRise Fantastic!

Brendon Jones It’s fine. It's literally the definition of a fine movie. You’ve seen it before, you know every beat and outcome before the characters even do. Only question is how much escapism you’re looking for.

Stephanie There is, somehow, an interesting story here, as well as some good acting. There are also some good scenes