Being Stanley Baxter (2025)
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.
Top Cast
Stanley Baxter
Self (archive)
Elaine C. Smith
Self
Michael Grade
Self
Rory Bremner
Self
Mark Gatiss
Self
Alan Cumming
Self
John Kaye Cooper
Self
Alex Norton
Self
Suzy Eddie Izzard
Self
Bill Paterson
Self
Alice Dale
Self (Sister)
David Holt
Self
Lillian Alexander
Self
Amanda Barrie
Self
John Reid
Self
FAQ about Being Stanley Baxter
What is Being Stanley Baxter about?
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…
When was Being Stanley Baxter released?
Being Stanley Baxter was released in 2025.
What genres does Being Stanley Baxter belong to?
Being Stanley Baxter is categorised as Documentary.
Who stars in Being Stanley Baxter?
The cast of Being Stanley Baxter includes Stanley Baxter, Elaine C. Smith, Michael Grade, Rory Bremner, Mark Gatiss.