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Boomers
- TV sitcom
- BBC One
- 2014 - 2016
- 13 episodes (2 series)
Comedy about a trio of newly-retired couples in Norfolk, rediscovering the joys of having free time to spend. Stars Alison Steadman, Philip Jackson, Russ Abbot, Stephanie Beacham, James Smith and more.
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 4
![Boomers. Image shows from L to R: John (Russ Abbot), Maureen (Stephanie Beacham), Joyce (Alison Steadman), Alan (Philip Jackson), Trevor (James Smith), Carol (Paula Wilcox). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions Boomers. Image shows from L to R: John (Russ Abbot), Maureen (Stephanie Beacham), Joyce (Alison Steadman), Alan (Philip Jackson), Trevor (James Smith), Carol (Paula Wilcox). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions](https://cdn.comedy.co.uk/images/library/comedies/900x450_eps/b/boomers_0104.jpg)
Further details
Joyce is retiring and Alan has invited all of their friends round to the house for a party. Maureen latches on to their new neighbours, a young couple with children who have just moved from London in an attempt to stop feeling trapped 'in the sticks'.
John makes a tribute video for Joyce's retirement party but forgets to ask Trevor for his tribute.
During the party, Alan has some bad news for Joyce that could spoil the night for her. Although she might spoil it first as she confronts their new neighbours about the kid's bad behaviour.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 5th September 2014
- Time
- 9pm
- Channel
- BBC One
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
Alison Steadman | Joyce |
Philip Jackson | Alan |
Russ Abbot | John |
Stephanie Beacham | Maureen |
James Smith | Trevor |
Paula Wilcox | Carol |
Susannah Fielding | Sara |
Joanna Brookes | Pat |
Bo Poraj | Dan |
Tegan Griffiths | Inga |
Louis Partridge | Alf |
Richard Pinto | Writer |
Sarah Cartwright | Script Editor |
Adam Miller | Director |
Paul Schlesinger | Producer |
Jimmy Mulville | Executive Producer |
Gregor Sharp | Executive Producer |
Mark Williams | Editor |
Jonathan Paul Green | Production Designer |
Ian Masterson | Composer |
Videos
Joyce's dream retirement party
Joyce is in no doubt as to what her dream party would consist of. Unfortunately Alan seems intent on rather more of a bargain basement version.
Featuring: Alison Steadman (Joyce) & Philip Jackson (Alan).
Ever tried a ping pong ball?
The pitfalls of retirement parties...
View this clip on the BBC website
Featuring: Alison Steadman (Joyce), Stephanie Beacham (Maureen) & Paula Wilcox (Carol).
Listening exercises
Trevor has a heart to heart with John.
View this clip on the BBC website
Featuring: Russ Abbot (John) & James Smith (Trevor).