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.
Streaming rank this week: 1,786
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Series 2, Episode 1 - Camping
Further details
The gang visit a campsite to celebrate Trevor's birthday. John and Maureen are in a top of the range Winnebago, Trevor and Carol in Trevor's beloved caravan and Alan and Joyce in a leaky two-man tent. The boys get into trouble on a charity bike ride and Trevor's plans of upgrading the caravan are put on hold. Meanwhile, the girls meet a handsome young Swede with a penchant for older ladies, but find out he's not as good as he looks.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 25th March 2016
- 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 |
| Trevor Cooper | Chris |
| Sandra Maitland | JJ ('Dumpling') |
| David Menkin | Hawkan |
| Richard Sutton | Julian |
| Richard Pinto | Writer |
| Sarah Cartwright | Script Editor |
| Oriane Messina | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Fay Rusling | Writer (Additional Material) |
| 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 |
| Per Runberg | Composer |
Video
Trevor needs rescuing
Whilst on a bike ride, Alan tries to enlist John's help to dissuade Trevor from buying a caravan - it is a cult and he needs saving, before they find themselves in dangers way.
Featuring: Philip Jackson (Alan), Russ Abbot (John) & James Smith (Trevor).
Press
As the sixtysomethings sitcom returns, it's Trevor's birthday. This means the gang have to spend the weekend at a campsite. Worse, at least from Alan's perspective, the men have been entered in a charity bike race. Still, as John notes, the money is going to Age UK, so "you're basically investing in your future". Maureen, Carol and Joyce meet a Swedish lad who appears to have a penchant for older women. Fine performances from a cast that includes Alison Steadman, but not nearly enough risks.
Jonathan Wright, The Guardian, 25th March 2016"I CAN handle myself." "I wouldn't in those shorts!" That's the type of humour you can expect in this new series of Boomers, the gently cheeky sitcom about a group of older people, ageing baby boomers, as they gossip, nag, squabble, and go on holiday together.
Boomers is never laugh-out-loud funny but it's warm and charming and has an impressive cast of famous older faces, such as Alison Steadman, Stephanie Beacham and, er, Russ Abbott.
Julie McDowall, The National (Scotland), 25th March 2016