It's a Great Day

5.7

71 minutes

1/1/1955

Overview

Big screen spin off from the BBC TV series The Grove Family, ostensibly the first British soap opera. Bob Grove, a builder has problems with the council, over building supplies that he needs to complete a job on a local housing estate. Under pressure to finish the job, his son gets them from a local crook. When the council find out, they call in the police, so the Grove family get together, to clear themselves, in time for the grand opening.

Cast List

Ruth Dunning
as Gladys Grove
Edward Evans
as Bob Grove
Vera Day
as Blondie
Sidney James
as Harry Mason
Peter Byrant
as Jack Grove
Margaret Downs
as Daphne Grove
Christopher Beeny
as Lennie Grove
Victor Maddern
as Charlie Mead
Nancy Roberts
as Gran
John Stuart
as Detective Inspector
Henry Oscar
as Borough Surveyor
Michael Balfour
as Charlie Mead's Mate
Marjorie Rhodes
as Landlady
Nan Braunton
as Miss Jones
Spencer Hale
as Arthur
Donald Finlay
as Colonel
Patrick Jordan
as Policeman
Ian Whittaker
as Mechanic
Stanley Rose
as Council Official