Sunshine
- TV comedy drama
- BBC One
- 2008
- 3 episodes (1 series)
A comedy drama about a gambling addict. Written by Craig Cash and Phil Mealey. Starring Steve Coogan. Also features Bernard Hill, Lisa Millett, Dominic Senior, Daniel Ryan, Tony Mooney and more.
Key details
- Genre
- Comedy Drama
- Broadcast
- 2008
- Channel
- BBC One
- Episodes
- 3 (1 series)
- Stars
- Steve Coogan, Bernard Hill, Lisa Millett, Dominic Senior, Phil Mealey, Craig Cash, Daniel Ryan, Tony Mooney and more
- Writers
- Craig Cash and Phil Mealey
- Director
- Craig Cash
- Producers
- John Rushton, Craig Cash, Phil Mealey, Nicola Shindler and Cheryl Taylor
- Companies
Sunshine is a bittersweet story of three generations of the Crosby family.
Bob (Bing) Crosby grew up to be one of the most likeable people around, and his natural wit and optimism were infectious to those around him. The only negative trait in Bing's life was his inability to resist gambling a few quid on the occasional bet.
Bernadette, his childhood sweetheart and mother of their son, Joe, loves Bing for the person she's known all her life and, although she doesn't approve of and is often infuriated by his casual betting, she always reluctantly forgives him.
Bing's dad, George, knows that he shares a special bond with his grandson, Joe, and even though Joe is too young to realise this, he certainly feels it in his heart.
When Bing's gambling develops into something more serious than the occasional bet and the risks he takes become greater, it's no longer just a few quid that Bing stands to lose - potentially, it's everything.
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Broadcast details
- First broadcast
- Tuesday 7th October 2008 at 9pm on BBC One