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Boomers. Image shows from L to R: John (Russ Abbot), Maureen (Stephanie Beacham), Alan (Philip Jackson), Joyce (Alison Steadman), Trevor (James Smith), Carol (Paula Wilcox), Joan (June Whitfield). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions
Boomers

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.

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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
Joyce is retiring and Alan has organised a house party, complete with video tributes. Maureen's more interested by their new neighbours, fresh from London.

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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

Cast
Alison Steadman Joyce
Philip Jackson Alan
Russ Abbot John
Stephanie Beacham Maureen
James Smith Trevor
Paula Wilcox Carol
Guest cast
Susannah Fielding Sara
Joanna Brookes Pat
Bo Poraj Dan
Tegan Griffiths Inga
Louis Partridge Alf
Writing team
Richard Pinto Writer
Sarah Cartwright Script Editor
Production team
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...

Featuring: Alison Steadman (Joyce), Stephanie Beacham (Maureen) & Paula Wilcox (Carol).

Listening exercises

Trevor has a heart to heart with John.

Featuring: Russ Abbot (John) & James Smith (Trevor).

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