Being Stanley Baxter

Overview

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

December 31, 2025

Original language

English

Spoken languages

english

Countries

United Kingdom

Production

BBC Scotland,IWC Media

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded