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The Ballad of Wallis Island

The Ballad of Wallis Island

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Status

Released

Release Date

Mar 28, 2025

Runtime

1h 39m

Genres

Comedy, Drama

Original Title

The Ballad of Wallis Island

Production Companies

Baby Cow Productions, BBC Studios

Director

James Griffiths

Description

Eccentric lottery winner Charles lives alone on a remote island but dreams of hiring his favourite musician, Herb McGwyer, to play an exclusive, private gig. Unbeknownst to Herb, Charles has also hired Herb’s ex-bandmate and ex-girlfriend, Nell, with her new husband in tow, to perform the old favourites. As tempers flare and old tensions resurface, the stormy weather traps them all on the island and Charles desperately looks for a way to salvage his dream gig.