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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 3 - Ay Carumba

Encouraged by a friend, Eileen decides to join a group of local widows for emotional support, but their obsession with who's dead, who's dying and who might possibly die in the near future only depresses her.

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Encouraged by a friend, Eileen decides to join a group of local widows for emotional support, but their obsession with who's dead, who's dying and who might possibly die in the near future only depresses her.

Furthermore, any attempt to cheer the group up is met with fierce resistance from their leader, Maureen. Meanwhile, Paula decides to set up a class teaching the latest Brazilian dance craze, Ay Carumba. This could be the golden ticket for her and Ray to pay off their debts and retire early to somewhere sunny.

Much to Paula's horror, however, Mandy decides to set up her own rival class and a Brazilian stand off ensues. This potentially flammable situation could be defused by Pete, were he not off training 24 hours a day with Ethan, who has been identified by the Olympic legacy team as having a huge natural talent for Judo - or 'fighting' as the Lewises call it. Ethan has the chance to join the all-time sporting greats, if only he'd focus on his training and stop eating crisps.

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 18th 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
Kevin Harvey Mr Brown
Eileen O'Brien Rita
Ian Munzberger Carl
Debra Redcliffe Kim
Taylor Perry Ben
Conrad Nelson Olympic Coach
Sue Jenkins Maureen
Susan Twist Beedie
Phil Perez Carlos
Tanya Vital Lynda
Writing team
Michael Wynne Writer
Ian Brown Script Editor
James Hendrie Script Editor
Production team
Sue Tully Director
Rosemary McGowan Producer
Pete Thornton Executive Producer
David Cresswell (as David Creswell) Editor
Chris Truelove Production Designer
Mark Thomas Composer

Videos

The Widows

Eileen joins a group of other local widows.

Dance Class

Paula and Mandy both attend the same fitness class.

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