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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
    • Tamsin Ford
    • Leah Emma
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.4/10
    51
    YOUR RATING
    • Stars
      • Olivia Maiden
      • Tamsin Ford
      • Leah Emma
    • 9User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 5 wins total

    Episodes7

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    Olivia Maiden
    • Jane Shannon
    • 2024–2025
    Tamsin Ford
    • Maggie Crannie
    • 2024–2025
    Leah Emma
    • Lucy Sands
    • 2024–2025
    Mark-Allan Pilgrim
    • Det. Insp. Isaac Bird
    • 2024–2025
    Stuart Davidson
    • Dr. Alexander Hogg
    • 2024–2025
    James Care
    • Dr. John Highet
    • 2024–2025
    Lino Carlino
    • Insp. Samuel Pickard
    • 2024–2025
    Alex Sicking
    • Maynard Harrison
    • 2024–2025
    Ryan Noire
    Ryan Noire
    • Phillip Wallace
    • 2024–2025
    Abby Sparrow
    • Mary Lawson
    • 2024–2025
    Jools Head
    • Detective Alexander Taylor
    • 2024–2025
    Chris Goldhawk
    • Judge Edward Thompson
    • 2024–2025
    Roger Wilson
    • Richard Harrison
    • 2024–2025
    Amy Kinder
    • Lizzie Smith
    • 2024–2025
    Kelly Merritt
    • William Paisley
    • 2024–2025
    Rose Marian Finn
    • Sarah Harrison
    • 2024–2025
    Margaret Grimoldby
    • Esther Reay
    • 2024–2025
    Allison Abbott
    • Sarah Stewart
    • 2024–2025
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    User reviews9

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    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.
    7maxsarah

    Great experience

    Having both worked and seen the first 2 episodes I must what an honour and pleasure to work with all the cast and crew of Lucy Sands, the story can only bring me tears of sadness and pride, sadness because of happened to Lucy and pride as I was part of bringing her story to life again. May Lucy Sands story be spread high and wide throughout.

    Anyone reading this please get to see it. A story that happened many years ago but very relevant to many stories nowadays.

    I promise you suspence, laughter, joy and tears.

    Have a good time watching it.

    May Lucy Sands story come to light and have all the success it deserves.
    9hazelfidoe

    Excellent true story! Well worth watching.

    A beautifully written, well acted and directed true story. So much hard work has gone into the making of The Ballad of Lucy Sands. There are loads of local volunteers who have been involved in the acting and production of this story it is an absolute credit to the memory of the young lady who sadly lost her life so many years ago. Her story deserved to be told and has been recreated perfectly by the writer, director, cast and production team. Lucy's death was a real tragedy and she would have been forgotten were it not for the efforts of everyone involved in the making of the Ballad of Lucy Sands their hard work and dedication has really paid off the film is amazing!
    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!
    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.

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