Rock Follies

The story

Rock Follies, and its sequel, Rock Follies of '77, was a musical drama shown on British television in the 1970s. The storyline, over 12 episodes and two series, followed the ups and downs of a fictional female rock band called the "Little Ladies" as they struggled for recognition and success. The series starred Rula Lenska, Charlotte Cornwell and Julie Covington as the Little Ladies, with support from Emlyn Price, Beth Porter, Sue Jones-Davies, Stephen Moore and Little Nell among others. The series was made with a very low budget for Thames Television, with a style inspired by fringe theatre.

The series was a success, winning three BAFTA Awards and the soundtrack album reaching No.1 in the UK Charts.

The seasons

Season 1 Rock Follies 1976 · 6 episodes Season details＋

Feb. 24, 1976

Follows the Little Ladies as they form, struggle for success, and deal with the predatory and manipulative side of the 1970s music business.

Season 2 Rock Follies of '77 1977 · 6 episodes Season details＋

May 4, 1977

The Little Ladies continue their rise to fame, even as their lives become increasingly more at risk.

Cast

R Rula LenskaNancy 'Q' Cunard de Longchamps J Julie CovingtonDevonia 'Dee' Rhoades C Charlotte CornwellAnna Ward B Billy MurraySpike S Stephen MooreJack E Emlyn PriceDerek Huggin B Beth PorterKitty Schreiber D Derek ThompsonHarry Moon N Nell CampbellSandra G Gregory FloyDavid Maxwell T Trevor WardThe Angel P Peter Van HookeThe Group

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C Chris ParrenThe Group R Ray RussellThe Group T Tony StevensThe Group A Angela BruceGloria M Michael ShannonCarl 'Tubes' Benson E Ellis DaleSchubert Birnbaum D David Joss BuckleyChris A Angela ChadfieldJoyce T Tim CurryStevie Streeter