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Barbara. Image shows from L to R: Barbara Liversidge (Gwen Taylor), Ted Liversidge (Sam Kelly)
Barbara

Barbara

  • TV sitcom
  • ITV1
  • 1995 - 2003
  • 29 episodes (3 series)

No-nonsense Yorkshire housewife Barbara Liversage imposes herself as the agony aunt and problem-solver for her extended family. Stars Gwen Taylor, Sam Kelly, Madge Hindle, Mark Benton, Elizabeth Carling and more.

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Series 2, Episode 1 - Kids

After being kept awake all night by the baby's crying, Martin falls asleep on air and is given the sack. Meanwhile, Ted's had a mortality shock and is determined to "feel alive"; and Neil has finally got a girlfriend.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 24th November 2000
Time
9pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
24 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Gwen Taylor Barbara Liversidge
Sam Kelly Ted Liversidge
Madge Hindle Doreen
Mark Benton Martin Pond
Elizabeth Carling Linda Pond
Benedict Sandiford Neil Liversidge
Guest cast
Toby Longworth Mike Burns
Isobel Middleton Carla
Howard Crossley Graham
Duncan Faber Ken
Ray Gardner Barry
Kenneth Hadley Mr. Morris
Russell Hayes Kid
Sarah Horner Emma
Amy Moss Baby George
Lucy Moss Baby George
Ted Robbins Zeppy
Ian Angus Wilkie Vicar
Writing team
Mark Bussell Writer
Ramsay Gilderdale Writer
Graham Mark Walker Writer
Justin Sbresni Writer
Production team
Nic Phillips Director
Mark Bussell Producer
Justin Sbresni Producer
Nick Symons Executive Producer
Barry Osment Editor
Tony Ferris Production Designer
Pete Baikie Composer

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