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Stop/Start. Image shows from L to R: Evan (John Thomson), Rob (Jack Docherty). Copyright: BBC
Stop/Start

Stop/Start

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 2016
  • 1 pilot

Sitcom about three marriages in various states of disrepair, written by and starring Jack Docherty. Stars Laura Aikman, Jack Docherty, Kerry Godliman, Sarah Hadland, Nigel Havers and John Thomson

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Stop/Start. Image shows from L to R: David (Nigel Havers), Georgy (Laura Aikman), Rob (Jack Docherty), Cathy (Kerry Godliman), Fiona (Sarah Hadland), Evan (John Thomson). Copyright: BBC

Key details

Genre
Sitcom
Broadcast
2016
Channel
BBC One
Episodes
1 Pilot
Stars
Laura Aikman, Jack Docherty, Kerry Godliman, Sarah Hadland, Nigel Havers and John Thomson
Writer
Jack Docherty
Director
Ben Kellett
Producers
Rosemary McGowan and Steven Canny
Company

Stop/Start is a sitcom about three marriages in various states of disrepair, written by and starring Jack Docherty.

The premise is based on the Radio 4 show Start/Stop, in which the characters speak their inner-thoughts directly to the audience.

Rob and Cathy have been married for ages and it shows. Evan and Fiona's marriage is one big, noisy argument punctuated by noisy, makeup sex.
David and Georgy have just moved in next door, he's in his 60s she's in her 30s and everyone loves Georgy. Except other women.

Stop/Start follows the story of three couples as they try to make the best of their marriages and friendships. The BBC say: "It's warm, smart, funny and the characters are able to stop the action, explain themselves to the audience and start it all up again."

Additional details

Part of

Comedy Playhouse

Comedy Playhouse 2016

Production
Studio
Picture
Colour

Broadcast details

First broadcast
Friday 11th March 2016 at 10:35pm on BBC One
Episode length
30 minutes

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