It's a Great Day
1955, English. Directed by John Warrington.
Big screen spin off from the BBC TV series The Grove Family, ostensibly the first British soap opera. Bob Grove, a builder has problems with the council, over building supplies that he needs to complete a job on a local housing estate. Under pressure to finish the job, his son gets them from a local crook. When the council find out, they call in the police, so the Grove family get together, to clear themselves, in time for the grand opening.
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- John WarringtonDirector
- Ruth DunningGladys Grove
- Edward EvansBob Grove
- Vera DayBlondie
- Sidney JamesHarry Mason
- Peter ByrantJack Grove
- Margaret DownsDaphne Grove
- Christopher BeenyLennie Grove
- Victor MaddernCharlie Mead
- Nancy RobertsGran
- John StuartDetective Inspector
- Henry OscarBorough Surveyor
- Michael BalfourCharlie Mead's Mate
Details
- Released
- 1 January 1955
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Michael Pertwee, Roland Pertwee
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What It's a Great Day is based on
It's a Great Day is adapted from a TV series.
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How long is It's a Great Day?
It's a Great Day runs 71 minutes (1h 11m).
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Which OTT platform is It's a Great Day on?
It's a Great Day isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like It's a Great Day?
If you liked It's a Great Day, try Cheaper by the Dozen, Psych 3: This Is Gus, Thunderstruck.
Who directed It's a Great Day?
It's a Great Day (1955) was directed by John Warrington and stars Ruth Dunning, Edward Evans, Vera Day.
What is It's a Great Day based on?
It's a Great Day is adapted from a TV series.