British Comedy Guide
The Sun Trap
The Sun Trap

The Sun Trap

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 1980
  • 6 episodes (1 series)

Sitcom about a group of British residents in Spain. Stars Donald Churchill, Zena Walker, Joan Benham, Graham Crowden, David Garth and more.

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Key details

Genre
Sitcom
Broadcast
1980
Channel
BBC 1
Episodes
6 (1 series)
Stars
Donald Churchill, Zena Walker, Joan Benham, Graham Crowden, David Garth, Jo Rowbottom, Peter Schofield and Derek Waring
Writer
David Nobbs
Director
Gareth Gwenlan
Producer
Gareth Gwenlan
Company

A group of British expatriates attempt to settle into Spanish life. On the surface they seem happy and contented and glad to be away from Britain, but in reality they struggle to adapt to the local life. They create a miniature version of England in Spain and are forced to live in each others' pockets.

Additional details

Production
Studio
Picture
Colour

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Broadcast details

First broadcast
Friday 25th April 1980 at 8:20pm on BBC One

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