British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide
Nightingales. Image shows from L to R: Bell (David Threlfall), Sarge (James Ellis), Carter (Robert Lindsay)
Nightingales

Nightingales

  • TV sitcom
  • Channel 4
  • 1990 - 1993
  • 13 episodes (2 series)

Comedy about the surreal antics of three security guards working the night shift. Stars Robert Lindsay, David Threlfall and James Ellis.

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