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The Ballad of Lucy Sands

  • TV Mini Series
  • 2024–2025
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
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The Ballad of Lucy Sands (2024)
Costume DramaPeriod DramaTrue CrimeCrimeDramaFamilyHistoryMysteryThriller

December 1st 1881. 16 year old Lucy meets her friends in the gritty iron mill town of workington. Failing to return home that night. Her aunt and grandma fear she has left home, until a chil... Read allDecember 1st 1881. 16 year old Lucy meets her friends in the gritty iron mill town of workington. Failing to return home that night. Her aunt and grandma fear she has left home, until a chilling discovery, 1st March 1882 changes everythingDecember 1st 1881. 16 year old Lucy meets her friends in the gritty iron mill town of workington. Failing to return home that night. Her aunt and grandma fear she has left home, until a chilling discovery, 1st March 1882 changes everything

  • Stars
    • Olivia Maiden
    • Mark-Allan Pilgrim
    • Tamsin Ford
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.4/10
    51
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    • Stars
      • Olivia Maiden
      • Mark-Allan Pilgrim
      • Tamsin Ford
    • 9User reviews
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  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 5 wins total

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    Olivia Maiden
    • Jane Shannon
    • 2024–2025
    Mark-Allan Pilgrim
    • Det. Insp. Isaac Bird
    • 2024–2025
    Tamsin Ford
    • Maggie Crannie
    • 2024–2025
    Leah Emma
    • Lucy Sands
    • 2024–2025
    Stuart Davidson
    • Dr. Alexander Hogg
    • 2024–2025
    James Care
    • Dr. John Highet
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    Lino Carlino
    • Insp. Samuel Pickard
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    Alex Sicking
    • Maynard Harrison
    • 2024–2025
    Ryan Noire
    Ryan Noire
    • Phillip Wallace
    • 2024–2025
    Jools Head
    • Detective Alexander Taylor
    • 2024–2025
    Abby Sparrow
    • Mary Lawson
    • 2024–2025
    Chris Goldhawk
    • Judge Edward Thompson
    • 2024–2025
    Amy Kinder
    • Lizzie Smith
    • 2024–2025
    Kelly Merritt
    • William Paisley
    • 2024–2025
    Maria Evelyn Tiplady
    • Nancy Bell…
    • 2024–2025
    Margaret Grimoldby
    • Esther Reay
    • 2024–2025
    Allison Abbott
    • Sarah Stewart
    • 2024–2025
    Rose Marian Finn
    • Sarah Harrison
    • 2024–2025
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    8buccaneer-43618

    Outstanding!

    The cinematography is excellent. I'm not usually one for period dramas, but this story had me completely intrigued. The settings are fantastic, and the acting from everyone is superb, and I think that most will go far in their careers. Steve Baldwin has created something very special by telling the story of Lucy Sands. I first learned of the Lucy Sands project a couple of years ago, and ever since then, I waited with baited breath, and all I can say is that the wait was well worth it. Would I watch this again if it eventually made it toTV? YES! Would I buy it on bluray? Hell, yes! Long story short, I loved what I have seen this far. Give it a try if you get the chance. You will not be disappointed.
    8angelakirby-91299

    Don't Forget Her Name

    I watched the first two episodes of this six part drama. Absolutely brilliant, shocking in parts. The story also explores the divide between working class and middle class people, how lives can be altered by the actions of one person. The actress who played the main part is amazing both in her delivery and conviction of the part she is portraying. Amazing to see how this emerged from watching the filming to the actual screen. I'm really looking forward to the next two episodes. This is a true story that shocked people world wide then drifted into the background. Lucy's story is one that needs to be told and remembered.
    10jencalu-72054

    Beautiful Storytey

    I saw Steve's story & was inspired to be part of this legacy back in 2019. I have now watched the first two episodes & I look forward to seeing two more in December. I sincerely hope this is snapped up & shown on TV very soon.

    A Cumbrian tragedy & forgotten story, sympathetically portrayed to right a terrible wrong that should never have happened- the perpetrator never allowed to escape.

    All the actors are fantastic, the filming & photography, breathtaking, the locations have been chosen with insight, care & empathy to represent the era, story & situations to the best advantage.

    All involved are to be celebrated, make-up were outstanding as you will see when it is screened.

    Not to be missed!
    10foxyandsocks

    Shame on the person's trying to destroy this

    Saw 1st episodes at the Museum in Workington..carnt wait till December to watch the other parts..I'm loving it as this happened in my home town.those who have not seen it..its a must..well done Steve Baldwin his crew and actors...its a shame that someone tried to destroy this movie.by there immature actions..carry on Steve and crew tell us more about this poor girl and all other things that happened around the same time. Her parents and family must have been out of there minds with worry.loved seeing how you turned places back to how they were in the old days..roll on to seeing the next episodes 😊
    10ginabeeza

    True story

    I have now seen the first and second episode This true tale hooks you in from the start .

    The acting, the writing, the costumes and settings are fabulous

    Through thorough research over many years. Locations have been found with true connections to the story.

    Scenes shot in various locations from North to South West of the UK. Workington features heavily . Drawing many supporting artistes from the town.

    Lucy's story has drawn a loyal following. Across a broad range of counties.

    Can't wait to catch up on more episodes which are coming up at private showings at venues which have true relevance to the story.

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      • July 7, 2024 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Cornwall, England, UK(Helston and Bodmin)
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