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| Bluebell | |
|---|---|
| Written by | Paul Wheeler |
| Directed by | Moira Armstrong |
| Starring | Carolyn Pickles |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
| No. of series | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 8 |
| Production | |
| Producer | Brian Spilby |
| Running time | 50 min |
| Original release | |
| Network | BBC1 |
| Release | 12 January – 2 March 1986 |
Bluebell is a British television drama series produced by the BBC in 1986.
The series was set before and during the Second World War and was based around a dance troupe performing in Europe. The drama series was based on Margaret Kelly Leibovici and her dance troupe named the Bluebell Girls. Margaret Kelly is often referred to as Miss Bluebell.
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