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Jam & Jerusalem. Image shows from L to R: Rosie Bales (Dawn French), Sal Vine (Sue Johnston). Copyright: BBC
Jam & Jerusalem

Jam & Jerusalem

  • TV comedy drama / sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 2006 - 2009
  • 16 episodes (3 series)

A comedy drama about the members of a Women's Guild in a small West Country village called Clatterford. Stars Sue Johnston, Pauline McLynn, Maggie Steed, Sally Phillips, David Mitchell and more.

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Series 3, Episode 1 - Easter & Working From Home

Sal is devastated to discover via a planning notice that a barn renovation is to take place in the field that backs onto her house. When she informs the Women's Guild, she finds that they have been well aware of the construction for some time. Sal tries her best to convince the Guild to help her fight the application.

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Further details

Jam & Jerusalem. Image shows from L to R: Tip Haddam (Pauline McLynn), Sal Vine (Sue Johnston), Jock (Clive Russell). Copyright: BBC

The Guild rallies around Sal, until Rosie makes an exciting discovery from Clatterford's newest member, site manager Jock - he refuses to deny that the house is being built for actor Charles Dance. Suddenly, the appearance of a celebrity in the town changes everyone's opinion. Sal isn't convinced, though, and vows to carry on the fight alone.

Construction begins on the renovation and Sal's protest has collapsed, as the Guild is more in favour of having a celebrity neighbour than of protecting the area. As the work begins, Jock notices various men, including the vicar, going in and out of Sal's house, and he becomes suspicious.

The truth is that Sal has decided to turn her kitchen into a miniature surgery for the less-mobile locals who can't get to the main surgery. With rumours spreading around the village, Sal is forced to come clean to her sensible doctor son, James, who, in the meantime, is becoming increasingly involved in politics, meeting the local Lib Dem MP.

Broadcast details

Date
Sunday 9th August 2009
Time
8pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
60 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Sue Johnston Sal Vine
Pauline McLynn Tip Haddam
Maggie Steed Eileen Pike
Sally Phillips Tash Vine
David Mitchell Dr James Vine
Salima Saxton Yasmeen Vine
Dawn French Rosie Bales
Jennifer Saunders Caroline Martin
Patrick Barlow Hillary
Rosie Cavaliero Kate Bales
Simon Farnaby Spike
Clive Russell Jock
Hazel John Pauline
Guest cast
Thomas Assafuah Raph
Tim Vine Tim (Shouty MP)
Writing team
Jennifer Saunders Writer
Abigail Wilson Writer
Production team
Mandie Fletcher Director
Francis Gilson Producer
Pete Thornton Executive Producer
Jake Bernard Editor
Harry Banks Production Designer
Lucia Santa-Maria Costume Designer
Chris Goodger Director of Photography
Christine Cant Make-up Designer
Kate Rusby Composer
Ray Davies Composer
Grantly Butters 1st Assistant Director

Video

Series 3 Preview Clip

The villagers meet Jock for the first time.

Featuring: Patrick Barlow (Hillary), Rosie Cavaliero (Kate Bales), Dawn French (Rosie Bales), Sue Johnston (Sal Vine), Pauline McLynn (Tip Haddam), David Mitchell (Dr James Vine) & Clive Russell (Jock).

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