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Babes In The Wood. Image shows from L to R: Caralyn (Natalie Walter), Charlie (Karl Howman), Ruth (Samantha Janus), Leigh (Denise Van Outen). Copyright: ITV
Babes In The Wood

Babes In The Wood

  • TV sitcom
  • ITV1
  • 1998 - 1999
  • 14 episodes (2 series)

A peek into the steamy lives of three young women who share a flat in London, and their neighbour Charlie, a middle-aged divorcee. Stars Karl Howman, Denise Van Outen, Natalie Walter, Samantha Janus, Madeleine Curtis and Mark Hayford

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Series 1, Episode 5

The boiler at Benito's house explodes, and - much to his regret - Charlie offers to put him up. Over in number 23, Ruth and Leigh aren't getting on too well, and Caralyn is distraught at the news of a relationship that she didn't even know about, is ending.

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 20th August 1998
Time
9pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Karl Howman Charlie
Denise Van Outen Leigh
Natalie Walter Caralyn
Samantha Janus Ruth
Mark Hayford Benito
Guest cast
Michele Austin Doctor
Duncan Faber Porter
Keiran Flynn Man in Green Suit
Writing team
Geoffrey Deane (as Geoff Deane) Writer
Heather Peace Script Editor
Production team
Andy de Emmony Director
Kenton Allen Producer
Mark Bussell Executive Producer
Mick Pilsworth Executive Producer
Graham Carr Editor
Charlotte Watts Production Designer

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