Being Stanley Baxter(2025)
Being Stanley Baxter Synopsis
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.
Being Stanley Baxter (2025) is a documentary film directed by Laura Blount, released on December 31, 2025 with a runtime of 1h. It stars Stanley Baxter, Elaine C. Smith, Michael Grade and Rory Bremner.
- Director:
- Laura Blount
- Producers:
- Laura Blount
- Production:
- IWC Media, BBC Scotland
- Status:
- Released
Being Stanley Baxter Cast & Crew
Main cast
Stanley Baxter
as Self (archive)
Elaine C. Smith
as Self
Michael Grade
as Self
Rory Bremner
as Self
Mark Gatiss
as Self
Alan Cumming
as Self
- John Kaye Cooper
John Kaye Cooper
as Self
Alex Norton
as Self
Suzy Eddie Izzard
as Self
Bill Paterson
as Self
- Alice Dale
Alice Dale
as Self (Sister)
David Holt
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Laura Blount, produced by Laura Blount.
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Being Stanley Baxter – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Being Stanley Baxter online?
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Who stars in Being Stanley Baxter?
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The main cast of Being Stanley Baxter (2025) includes Stanley Baxter, Elaine C. Smith, Michael Grade, Rory Bremner and Mark Gatiss. The film was directed by Laura Blount. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Being Stanley Baxter released?
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Being Stanley Baxter was released on December 31, 2025 and runs for 1h.