A Day Out Poster

A Day Out

Not Rated Drama TV Movie

Starring: David Waller, James Cossins, Philip Locke, John Normington, Brian Glover

Writer: Alan Bennett

Release Date:
December 24, 1972
Ratings:
4.8 / 10
Director:
Stephen Frears
Companies:
BBC

Overview

Alan Bennett's debut play for television follows the members of a Halifax cycling club, on an outing from Halifax to the ruins of Fountains Abbey. Set in the summer of 1911 and projects an idyllic vision of Edwardian England .