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 2, Episode 6 - Wedding
Further details
Maureen's mum Joan (June Whitfield) drops a bombshell - she's getting married and her new husband to be - Roy - is 20 years younger than her. The three couples gather at the very grand hotel for the wedding.
While the couples try to find out the truth about "too good to be true" Roy, Joan surprises them all by knowing much more than she lets on - and still making sure she comes out with the upper hand.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 29th April 2016
- Time
- 9:30pm
- 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 |
June Whitfield | Joan |
Geoffrey McGivern (as Geoff McGivern) | Roy |
Julia Hills | Pat |
Catriona Knox | Mandy |
Richard Pinto | Writer |
Sarah Cartwright | Script Editor |
Oriane Messina | Writer (Additional Material) |
Fay Rusling | Writer (Additional Material) |
Adam Miller | Director |
Paul Schlesinger | Director |
Paul Schlesinger | Producer |
Jimmy Mulville | Executive Producer |
Gregor Sharp | Executive Producer |
Mark Williams | Editor |
Jonathan Paul Green | Production Designer |
Ian Masterson | Composer |
Video
Who Killed Roy?
The boys try to come up with a plan after finding Roy dead in his room with a half dressed maid.
Featuring: Philip Jackson (Alan), Russ Abbot (John), James Smith (Trevor), Paula Wilcox (Carol) & Julia Hills (Pat).
Press
Last in the series of Richard Pinto's amiably silly sitcom about sixtysomethings - and in June Whitfield's case, ninetysomethings - resolutely failing to behave like old folks. Tonight, Joan (Whitfield) appears to have landed herself a 70-year-old toy boy, Roy. Joyce and Maureen are convinced that he's after her money but it turns out to be more complex than that. Good to see Paula Wilcox back on screen, so underused since Man About The House.
David Stubbs, The Guardian, 29th April 2016