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Bedtime. Image shows from L to R: Andrew Oldfield (Timothy West), Alice Oldfield (Sheila Hancock). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions
Bedtime

Bedtime

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 2001 - 2003
  • 15 episodes (3 series)

Comedy series written by Andy Hamilton, set in various bedrooms during the last half hour of the day. Also features Sheila Hancock, Timothy West, Claire Skinner, Stephen Tompkinson, Emma Pierson and more.

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Series 1, Episode 4

An exasperated Ruby encourages Sapphire to go the final mile, whilst Andrew's evening is full of ups and downs. Next door, Paul and Sarah have held a dinner party and, despite her worries, all seems to have gone well.

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 4th September 2001
Time
10:35pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Sheila Hancock Alice Oldfield
Timothy West Andrew Oldfield
Claire Skinner Sarah
Stephen Tompkinson Paul
Emma Pierson Sapphire
Meera Syal Ruby
Guest cast
Martin Marquez Sam (Photographer)
Louise Breckon-Richards Melissa (Paul's PA)
Writing team
Andy Hamilton Writer
Production team
Andy Hamilton Director
Sue Howells Producer
Jimmy Mulville Executive Producer
Steve Tempia Editor
Graeme Story Production Designer
Matthew Scott Composer

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