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Hold The Sunset. Image shows from L to R: Phil (John Cleese), Roger (Jason Watkins), Edith (Alison Steadman). Copyright: BBC
Hold The Sunset

Hold The Sunset

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 2018 - 2019
  • 13 episodes (2 series)

Alison Steadman, John Cleese and Jason Watkins star in this sitcom as a widow, her boyfriend, and her adult son who has moved back home. Also features Rosie Cavaliero, Joanna Scanlan, Anne Reid, James Cosmo, Peter Egan and more.

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Cast
Person Role Episode count
Alison Steadman Edith
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Bubbly
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Birthday
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Marriage Counsellor
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Burglary
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Roger The Carer
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Old Flames
  7. Christmas Special - If I Were A Wise Man
  8. Series 2, Episode 1 - The Sale
  9. Series 2, Episode 2 - The Disappearance
  10. Series 2, Episode 3 - Aunty Joan
  11. Series 2, Episode 4 - The Lemming Family
  12. Series 2, Episode 5 - Damage Limitation
  13. Series 2, Episode 6 - Doing A Bunk
 13
John Cleese Phil
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Bubbly
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Birthday
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Marriage Counsellor
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Burglary
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Roger The Carer
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Old Flames
  7. Christmas Special - If I Were A Wise Man
  8. Series 2, Episode 1 - The Sale
  9. Series 2, Episode 2 - The Disappearance
  10. Series 2, Episode 3 - Aunty Joan
  11. Series 2, Episode 4 - The Lemming Family
  12. Series 2, Episode 5 - Damage Limitation
  13. Series 2, Episode 6 - Doing A Bunk
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Jason Watkins Roger
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Bubbly
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Birthday
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Marriage Counsellor
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Burglary
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Roger The Carer
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Old Flames
  7. Christmas Special - If I Were A Wise Man
  8. Series 2, Episode 1 - The Sale
  9. Series 2, Episode 2 - The Disappearance
  10. Series 2, Episode 3 - Aunty Joan
  11. Series 2, Episode 4 - The Lemming Family
  12. Series 2, Episode 5 - Damage Limitation
  13. Series 2, Episode 6 - Doing A Bunk
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Rosie Cavaliero Wendy Stevens
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Bubbly
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Birthday
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Marriage Counsellor
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Burglary
  5. Series 1, Episode 6 - Old Flames
  6. Christmas Special - If I Were A Wise Man
  7. Series 2, Episode 1 - The Sale
  8. Series 2, Episode 3 - Aunty Joan
  9. Series 2, Episode 4 - The Lemming Family
  10. Series 2, Episode 5 - Damage Limitation
  11. Series 2, Episode 6 - Doing A Bunk
 11
Joanna Scanlan Sandra
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Birthday
  2. Series 1, Episode 5 - Roger The Carer
  3. Series 1, Episode 6 - Old Flames
  4. Christmas Special - If I Were A Wise Man
  5. Series 2, Episode 1 - The Sale
  6. Series 2, Episode 2 - The Disappearance
  7. Series 2, Episode 3 - Aunty Joan
  8. Series 2, Episode 5 - Damage Limitation
  9. Series 2, Episode 6 - Doing A Bunk
 9
Anne Reid Queenie Gale
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Birthday
  2. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Marriage Counsellor
  3. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Burglary
  4. Series 1, Episode 5 - Roger The Carer
  5. Series 1, Episode 6 - Old Flames
  6. Christmas Special - If I Were A Wise Man
  7. Series 2, Episode 1 - The Sale
  8. Series 2, Episode 2 - The Disappearance
  9. Series 2, Episode 3 - Aunty Joan
  10. Series 2, Episode 4 - The Lemming Family
  11. Series 2, Episode 5 - Damage Limitation
  12. Series 2, Episode 6 - Doing A Bunk
 12
James Cosmo Bob
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Burglary
  2. Series 1, Episode 5 - Roger The Carer
  3. Series 1, Episode 6 - Old Flames
  4. Christmas Special - If I Were A Wise Man
  5. Series 2, Episode 1 - The Sale
  6. Series 2, Episode 2 - The Disappearance
  7. Series 2, Episode 3 - Aunty Joan
  8. Series 2, Episode 4 - The Lemming Family
  9. Series 2, Episode 5 - Damage Limitation
  10. Series 2, Episode 6 - Doing A Bunk
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Peter Egan Jack Dugdale
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Bubbly
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Birthday
  3. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Burglary
  4. Series 1, Episode 6 - Old Flames
  5. Christmas Special - If I Were A Wise Man
  6. Series 2, Episode 1 - The Sale
  7. Series 2, Episode 2 - The Disappearance
  8. Series 2, Episode 3 - Aunty Joan
  9. Series 2, Episode 4 - The Lemming Family
  10. Series 2, Episode 5 - Damage Limitation
  11. Series 2, Episode 6 - Doing A Bunk
 11
Sue Johnston Joan
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  1. Christmas Special - If I Were A Wise Man
  2. Series 2, Episode 2 - The Disappearance
  3. Series 2, Episode 3 - Aunty Joan
  4. Series 2, Episode 4 - The Lemming Family
  5. Series 2, Episode 6 - Doing A Bunk
 5
Shauna MacDonald Georgie
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  1. Series 2, Episode 2 - The Disappearance
  2. Series 2, Episode 5 - Damage Limitation
  3. Series 2, Episode 6 - Doing A Bunk
 3
Guest cast
Person Role Episode count
Shobna Gulati Desiree
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Old Flames
 1
Edward Aczel Estate Agent
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  1. Christmas Special - If I Were A Wise Man
 1
Annette Badland Celia
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  1. Christmas Special - If I Were A Wise Man
 1
Khali Best Police Officer
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 2 - The Disappearance
  2. Series 2, Episode 5 - Damage Limitation
 2
Archer Brandon Boy at Front Door
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  1. Series 2, Episode 5 - Damage Limitation
 1
Christian Brassington Roland Percy
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - The Sale
 1
David Cann Counsellor
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - The Sale
 1
Jason Carr Pianist
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  1. Series 2, Episode 6 - Doing A Bunk
 1
Bryson Decker Boy at Party
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  1. Series 2, Episode 5 - Damage Limitation
 1
Ky Discala TV Presenter
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  1. Series 2, Episode 4 - The Lemming Family
 1
Pippa Duffy Party Mum
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  1. Series 2, Episode 5 - Damage Limitation
 1
Ignatius Duly Tommy
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  1. Series 2, Episode 5 - Damage Limitation
 1
Charlotte Eaton Vanessa
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - The Sale
 1
Kara-Leah Fernandes Ophelia
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  1. Series 2, Episode 4 - The Lemming Family
 1
Sarah Flind Vicky
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - The Sale
 1
Robert Gilbert Terry Baxter
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  1. Series 2, Episode 5 - Damage Limitation
  2. Series 2, Episode 6 - Doing A Bunk
 2
Andrew Gruen Rick
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  1. Series 2, Episode 2 - The Disappearance
 1
Candida Gubbins Mrs Black
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - The Sale
 1
Rachel Handshaw Sue
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  1. Series 2, Episode 2 - The Disappearance
 1
Rebecca Humphries Police Officer 2
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Burglary
 1
Susy Kane Tommy's Mum
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  1. Series 2, Episode 5 - Damage Limitation
 1
Naveed Khan Police Officer 1
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Burglary
 1
Suzette Llewellyn Registrar
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  1. Series 2, Episode 6 - Doing A Bunk
 1
Robert McKewley Sign Remover
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  1. Series 2, Episode 2 - The Disappearance
  2. Series 2, Episode 4 - The Lemming Family
 2
Josephine Melville Rebecca
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - The Sale
 1
Helen Monks Helen
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  1. Series 2, Episode 4 - The Lemming Family
 1
Phil Nice Mr Black
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - The Sale
 1
Suzanne Packer Mrs Pool
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Roger The Carer
  2. Series 2, Episode 4 - The Lemming Family
 2
Red Richardson Policeman
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - The Sale
 1
Alexandra Roach Felicity
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Roger The Carer
  2. Series 2, Episode 4 - The Lemming Family
 2
Kate Robbins Mrs Brown
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - The Sale
 1
Damian Samuels Mr Brown
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - The Sale
 1
Richard Sandling Norman
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - The Sale
 1
Fiona Skinner 2nd Police Officer
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  1. Series 2, Episode 2 - The Disappearance
  2. Series 2, Episode 5 - Damage Limitation
 2
Claire Vousden Debt Collector
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  1. Series 2, Episode 3 - Aunty Joan
 1
Victoria Willing Landlady
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  1. Series 2, Episode 6 - Doing A Bunk
 1
Writing team
Person Role Episode count
Charles McKeown Writer
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Bubbly
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Birthday
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Marriage Counsellor
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Burglary
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Roger The Carer
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Old Flames
  7. Series 2, Episode 1 - The Sale
  8. Series 2, Episode 2 - The Disappearance
  9. Series 2, Episode 3 - Aunty Joan
  10. Series 2, Episode 4 - The Lemming Family
  11. Series 2, Episode 5 - Damage Limitation
  12. Series 2, Episode 6 - Doing A Bunk
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Production team
Person Role Episode count
Sandy Johnson Director
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Bubbly
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Birthday
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Marriage Counsellor
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Burglary
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Roger The Carer
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Old Flames
  7. Christmas Special - If I Were A Wise Man
  8. Series 2, Episode 1 - The Sale
  9. Series 2, Episode 2 - The Disappearance
  10. Series 2, Episode 3 - Aunty Joan
  11. Series 2, Episode 4 - The Lemming Family
  12. Series 2, Episode 5 - Damage Limitation
  13. Series 2, Episode 6 - Doing A Bunk
 13
Humphrey Barclay Producer
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Bubbly
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Birthday
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Marriage Counsellor
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Burglary
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Roger The Carer
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Old Flames
  7. Christmas Special - If I Were A Wise Man
  8. Series 2, Episode 1 - The Sale
  9. Series 2, Episode 2 - The Disappearance
  10. Series 2, Episode 3 - Aunty Joan
  11. Series 2, Episode 4 - The Lemming Family
  12. Series 2, Episode 5 - Damage Limitation
  13. Series 2, Episode 6 - Doing A Bunk
 13
Moira Williams Producer
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Bubbly
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Birthday
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Marriage Counsellor
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Burglary
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Roger The Carer
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Old Flames
  7. Christmas Special - If I Were A Wise Man
  8. Series 2, Episode 1 - The Sale
  9. Series 2, Episode 2 - The Disappearance
  10. Series 2, Episode 3 - Aunty Joan
  11. Series 2, Episode 4 - The Lemming Family
  12. Series 2, Episode 5 - Damage Limitation
  13. Series 2, Episode 6 - Doing A Bunk
 13
Chris Sussman Executive Producer
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Bubbly
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Birthday
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Marriage Counsellor
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Burglary
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Roger The Carer
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Old Flames
  7. Christmas Special - If I Were A Wise Man
  8. Series 2, Episode 1 - The Sale
  9. Series 2, Episode 2 - The Disappearance
  10. Series 2, Episode 3 - Aunty Joan
  11. Series 2, Episode 4 - The Lemming Family
  12. Series 2, Episode 5 - Damage Limitation
  13. Series 2, Episode 6 - Doing A Bunk
 13
Frances Mable Line Producer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Bubbly
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Birthday
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Marriage Counsellor
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Burglary
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Roger The Carer
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Old Flames
 6
Adam Bokey Editor
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Bubbly
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Birthday
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Marriage Counsellor
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Burglary
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Roger The Carer
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Old Flames
  7. Christmas Special - If I Were A Wise Man
  8. Series 2, Episode 1 - The Sale
  9. Series 2, Episode 2 - The Disappearance
  10. Series 2, Episode 3 - Aunty Joan
  11. Series 2, Episode 4 - The Lemming Family
  12. Series 2, Episode 5 - Damage Limitation
  13. Series 2, Episode 6 - Doing A Bunk
 13
David Hitchcock Production Designer
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Bubbly
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Birthday
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Marriage Counsellor
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Burglary
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Roger The Carer
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Old Flames
  7. Christmas Special - If I Were A Wise Man
  8. Series 2, Episode 1 - The Sale
  9. Series 2, Episode 2 - The Disappearance
  10. Series 2, Episode 3 - Aunty Joan
  11. Series 2, Episode 4 - The Lemming Family
  12. Series 2, Episode 5 - Damage Limitation
  13. Series 2, Episode 6 - Doing A Bunk
 13
Kevin Riddle Casting Director
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - The Sale
  2. Series 2, Episode 2 - The Disappearance
  3. Series 2, Episode 3 - Aunty Joan
  4. Series 2, Episode 4 - The Lemming Family
  5. Series 2, Episode 5 - Damage Limitation
  6. Series 2, Episode 6 - Doing A Bunk
 6
Ed Moore Director of Photography
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Bubbly
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Birthday
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Marriage Counsellor
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Burglary
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Roger The Carer
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Old Flames
 6
June Nevin Costume Designer
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Bubbly
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Birthday
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Marriage Counsellor
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Burglary
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Roger The Carer
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Old Flames
  7. Christmas Special - If I Were A Wise Man
  8. Series 2, Episode 1 - The Sale
  9. Series 2, Episode 2 - The Disappearance
  10. Series 2, Episode 3 - Aunty Joan
  11. Series 2, Episode 4 - The Lemming Family
  12. Series 2, Episode 5 - Damage Limitation
  13. Series 2, Episode 6 - Doing A Bunk
 13
Trevelyan Oliver Director of Photography
View episodes
  1. Christmas Special - If I Were A Wise Man
  2. Series 2, Episode 1 - The Sale
  3. Series 2, Episode 2 - The Disappearance
  4. Series 2, Episode 3 - Aunty Joan
  5. Series 2, Episode 4 - The Lemming Family
  6. Series 2, Episode 5 - Damage Limitation
  7. Series 2, Episode 6 - Doing A Bunk
 7
Nichola Bellamy Make-up Designer
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Bubbly
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Birthday
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Marriage Counsellor
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Burglary
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Roger The Carer
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Old Flames
  7. Christmas Special - If I Were A Wise Man
  8. Series 2, Episode 1 - The Sale
  9. Series 2, Episode 2 - The Disappearance
  10. Series 2, Episode 3 - Aunty Joan
  11. Series 2, Episode 4 - The Lemming Family
  12. Series 2, Episode 5 - Damage Limitation
  13. Series 2, Episode 6 - Doing A Bunk
 13
Theo Vidgen Composer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Bubbly
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Birthday
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Marriage Counsellor
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Burglary
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Roger The Carer
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Old Flames
  7. Christmas Special - If I Were A Wise Man
  8. Series 2, Episode 1 - The Sale
  9. Series 2, Episode 2 - The Disappearance
  10. Series 2, Episode 3 - Aunty Joan
  11. Series 2, Episode 4 - The Lemming Family
  12. Series 2, Episode 5 - Damage Limitation
  13. Series 2, Episode 6 - Doing A Bunk
 13
Nick Gorman 1st Assistant Director
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Bubbly
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Birthday
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Marriage Counsellor
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Burglary
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Roger The Carer
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Old Flames
  7. Christmas Special - If I Were A Wise Man
  8. Series 2, Episode 1 - The Sale
  9. Series 2, Episode 2 - The Disappearance
  10. Series 2, Episode 3 - Aunty Joan
  11. Series 2, Episode 4 - The Lemming Family
  12. Series 2, Episode 5 - Damage Limitation
  13. Series 2, Episode 6 - Doing A Bunk
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Shane Allen Commissioner
Charlotte Moore Commissioner
Gregor Sharp Commissioning Editor
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Bubbly
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Birthday
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Marriage Counsellor
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Burglary
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Roger The Carer
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Old Flames
  7. Christmas Special - If I Were A Wise Man
  8. Series 2, Episode 1 - The Sale
  9. Series 2, Episode 2 - The Disappearance
  10. Series 2, Episode 3 - Aunty Joan
  11. Series 2, Episode 4 - The Lemming Family
  12. Series 2, Episode 5 - Damage Limitation
  13. Series 2, Episode 6 - Doing A Bunk
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