Starlings
- TV comedy drama
- Sky One
- 2012 - 2013
- 16 episodes (2 series)
Sky1 comedy drama about a dysfunctional family living in Derbyshire. Written by Matt King and Steve Edge. Stars Brendan Coyle, Lesley Sharp, Steve Edge, Matt King, Alan Williams and more.
Episode menu
- Series 1, Episode 2
Further details
Chests are puffed with pride in the Starlings abode as Charlie joins the family electrical business and sets off for work with dad. With a chock-a-block appointments book though, Terry doesn't have time to show his daughter the tricks of the trade, unless you count how to charm the bloomers off OAP customers.
Charlie's not the only one clocking on this week; spurred on by Bell, Reuben searches for a new job, while Gravy ponders an exciting new venture.
Outside in the caravan, Fergie shows off his new piece of furniture, unaware that his find, salvaged from the garage, has special powers and is legendary among the Starlings: The Crying Chair, guaranteed to trigger a torrent of tears from anyone who dares sit on it.
The family also rally round Uncle Loz as he makes his debut at a local art exhibition. His works include 30 Days of Hurt, prints of punches thrown at a canvas every time the artist got angry during a 30-day period.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Sunday 20th May 2012
- Time
- 8pm
- Channel
- Sky One
- Length
- 60 minutes
Cast & crew
Brendan Coyle | Terry |
Lesley Sharp | Jan |
Steve Edge | Fergie |
Matt King | Uncle Loz |
Alan Williams | Grandad |
Rebecca Night | Bell |
Ukweli Roach | Reuben |
Finn Atkins | Charlie |
John Dagleish | Gravy |
Rita Davies | Mrs Wisley |
Dominic Coleman | Windsurfer |
Philip Whitchurch | Morris Charon |
Margaret Stallard | Art Fair Lady |
Matt King | Writer |
Steve Edge | Writer |
Tony Dow | Director |
Alison MacPhail | Producer |
Henry Normal | Executive Producer |
Steve Coogan | Executive Producer |
Lucy Lumsden | Executive Producer |
Robin Peters | Editor |
David Ferris | Production Designer |