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Shirley (2011)

Shirley is the youngest of eight children from a mixed race marriage. By the time she is a toddler the family have moved to the all white area of Splott and by the time she is 12 Shirley has discovered she has an extraordinary voice and can earn money singing in pubs around the docks after her father if jailed for sexual crimes. As a young teenager she begins singing and dancing in 'coloured review shows'. But it is a chance meeting with struggling agent Mike Sullivan that changes her life forever. He promises to make her a star, but has no idea of the personal sacrifice that will mean for the teenaged Shirley.

  • TV Movie
  • Drama
  • Music

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Ruth NeggaRuth NeggaShirley Bassey
  • Photo of Amira ArishAmira ArishShirley Bassey (Aged 9)
  • Photo of Lesley SharpLesley SharpEliza Bassey
  • Photo of Charlie Creed-MilesCharlie Creed-MilesMike Sullivan
  • Photo of Jeany SparkJeany SparkJuhni Sullivan
  • Photo of Henry Lloyd-HughesHenry Lloyd-HughesKenneth Hume
  • Photo of Danny SapaniDanny SapaniBobo
  • Photo of Babou CeesayBabou CeesayHenry Bassey
  • Photo of Isaiah Cai ForrestIsaiah Cai ForrestHenry Bassey Jr
  • Photo of Divine Faith UtongaDivine Faith UtongaSharon Bassey

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