British Comedy Guide
Outside Edge. Image shows from L to R: Maggie Costello (Josie Lawrence), Kevin Costello (Timothy Spall), Miriam Dervish (Brenda Blethyn), Roger Dervish (Robert Daws). Copyright: Central Independent Television
Outside Edge

Outside Edge (1994)

  • TV sitcom / comedy drama
  • ITV1
  • 1994 - 1996
  • 22 episodes (3 series)

Gentle relationship-based sitcom set around an amateur cricket club and two very different couples brought together by it. Stars Brenda Blethyn, Robert Daws, Josie Lawrence, Timothy Spall, Denis Lill and more.

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Series 2, Episode 6

It's Roger's nightmare - not only does rain stop play but he discovers his ability as captain is being questioned by a member of the team. However, somewhat surprisingly it's Miriam who refuses to let the insurgents win, and plots a cunning counter-attack to ensure Rodge's position.

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 9th February 1995
Time
8:30pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Brenda Blethyn Miriam Dervish
Robert Daws Roger Dervish
Josie Lawrence Maggie Costello
Timothy Spall Kevin Costello
Denis Lill Dennis Broadley
Michael Jayston Bob Willis
Nigel Pegram Nigel
Chris Lang (as Christopher Lang) Alex Harrington
Guest cast
Max Mason Captain Simon
Writing team
Richard Harris Writer
Production team
Nick Hurran Director
Paula Burdon Producer
Paul Spencer Executive Producer
Nigel Miller Editor
David Chandler Production Designer

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