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Being Eileen. Copyright: BBC
Being Eileen

Being Eileen

  • TV comedy drama
  • BBC One
  • 2011 - 2013
  • 7 episodes (1 series)

Family-based comedy focussing on Birkenhead's Lewis family, particularly recently widowed grandmother Eileen. Stars Sue Johnston, Dean Andrews, Elizabeth Berrington, William Ash, Julie Graham and more.

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Series 1, Episode 1 - Missing

Being Eileen. Eileen Lewis (Sue Johnston). Copyright: BBC
Chaos descends on the Lewis family as it appears that Eileen has gone missing and isn't answering her mobile phone, prompting daughter Paula to have a meltdown and drag the rest of the family into a search to find her.

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Broadcast details

Date
Monday 4th February 2013
Time
10:35pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Sue Johnston Eileen Lewis
Dean Andrews Pete Lewis
Elizabeth Berrington Paula Cooper
William Ash Ray Cooper
Julie Graham Mandy Lewis
Adam Scotland Jack Cooper
Ellis Murphy Liam Cooper
Georgia Doyle Melissa Lewis
Connor Dempsey Ethan Lewis
Guest cast
Adam Abbou Tyler
Casey Lee Jolleys Julie
Lewis Pryor Edward
Imara Rogers Museum Girl 1
Emily Forrest Museum Girl 2
Joan Hempson Hilda
Stephen Aintree Sid
Alex Watson Fireman
Writing team
Michael Wynne Writer
Production team
Sue Tully Director
Rosemary McGowan Producer
Pete Thornton Executive Producer
Mark Davies Editor
Chris Truelove Production Designer
Mark Thomas Composer

Videos

Supermarket Encounters

In the Supermarket aisles, Eileen meets a man who shares a little too much of life to come, alone.

Graveyard Birthday

Paula and the kids are on a trip to the graveyard, where they meet a regular visitor.

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