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Florence Foster Jenkins

Biographical comedy drama set in 1940s New York. A wealthy socialite opens herself up to ridicule when she pursues a career in opera, despite being unable to sing.

Based on a true heartwarming story. In the autumn of 1944, as war rages in the Pacific, New York heiress and founder of the Verdi Club Florence Foster Jenkins devotes her life to music with the unswerving support of her eminent actor and monologist husband St Clair Bayfield. Delighted to provide support for other musicians, she is finally inspired by a Lili Pons recital to revive her own singing career, despite having very little talent in that regard.

1 hour, 51 minutes

On TV

Next Thursday23:05
BBC Two

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Music Played

  • Benny Goodman and His Orchestra

    Sing, Sing, Sing (With A Swing)

  • Benny Goodman and His Orchestra

    Sing, Sing, Sing (With A Swing)

Credits

Florence Foster JenkinsMeryl Streep
St Clair BayfieldHugh Grant
Cosmé McMoonSimon Helberg
KathleenRebecca Ferguson
Agnes StarkNina Arianda
Carlo EdwardsDavid Haig
KittyBrid Brennan
Arturo ToscaniniJohn Kavanagh
Phineas StarkStanley Townsend
John TottenAllan Corduner
Earl WilsonChristian McKay
Dr HermannJohn Sessions
Mrs James O'FlahertyMaggie Steed
Mrs Oscar GarmunderThelma Barlow
Baroness Le FeyrePaola Dionisotti
Orlando AdamsCarl Davis
Tallulah BankheadNat Luurtsema
WriterNicholas Martin
DirectorStephen Frears

Broadcasts

  • Sun 5 Aug 201820:15
    BBC One
  • Boxing Day 201923:00
    BBC Two except Scotland
  • Christmas Day 202023:05
    BBC Four
  • Thu 17 Jun 202120:00
    BBC Four
  • Thu 14 Jul 202223:35
    BBC Four
  • Thu 23 Mar 202322:45
    BBC Four
  • Thu 4 Jan 202400:05
    BBC One except Wales & Wales HD
  • Sun 14 Jul 202423:30
    BBC One except HD, Wales & Wales HD
  • Mon 15 Jul 202400:00
    BBC One Wales & Wales HD only
  • Next Thursday23:05
    BBC Two except Scotland

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