British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Having It Off

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC Choice
  • 2002
  • 6 episodes (1 series)

Madcap sitcom set in a high street hairdressers. Stars Antony Cotton, Frances Barber, Sarah Moffett, Caroline Pegg, Angel Coulby and William Ash

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