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The Blonde Bombshell (1999): cast, story & where to watch

1999 · Series · ★ 3.5

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Released in 1999, The Blonde Bombshell is a drama series.

What it’s about. The Blonde Bombshell is a British two-part biographical miniseries created by Ted Whitehead, about Diana Diors, an actress and sex symbol considered to be the English counterpart to Marilyn Monroe. Keeley Hawes plays Diors in her formidable years (1945–60), and by Amanda Redman in her further career (1965–84).

Who’s in it. The Blonde Bombshell stars Keeley Hawes as Diana Fluck / Diana Dors, Rupert Graves as Dennis Hamilton, Larry Lamb as Will Humphreys and Josephine Butler as Jill Hartland, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 3.5/10, The Blonde Bombshell has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Blonde Bombshell page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Blonde Bombshell tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Blonde Bombshell (1999)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Blonde Bombshell change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Blonde Bombshell worth watching?
The Blonde Bombshell holds an audience score of 3.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Blonde Bombshell?
The Blonde Bombshell stars Keeley Hawes, Rupert Graves, Larry Lamb, Josephine Butler and Alec Newman.
When was The Blonde Bombshell released?
The Blonde Bombshell was released in 1999.