British Comedy Guide
Watching. Image shows from L to R: Malcolm Stoneway (Paul Bown), Pamela Lynch nee Wilson (Liza Tarbuck), Brenda Wilson (Emma Wray). Copyright: Granada Television
Watching

Watching

  • TV sitcom
  • ITV1
  • 1987 - 1993
  • 56 episodes (7 series)

Sitcom following the relationship of a mismatched couple. Stars Emma Wray, Paul Bown, Liza Tarbuck, Patsy Byrne, Perry Fenwick and more.

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Key cast & crew credits

Cast
Emma Wray Brenda Wilson
Paul Bown Malcolm Stoneway
Liza Tarbuck Pamela Lynch nee Wilson
Patsy Byrne Mrs Marjorie Stoneway, Malcolm's Mum
Perry Fenwick Terry Milton
Philip Fox Sydney Clough (Series 1)
John Bowler David Lynch (Series 2-7)
Elizabeth Spriggs Aunt Peggy (Series 2-7)
Liz Crowther Susan Roberts (Series 2-3)
Ken Jones Uncle Bernard (Series 3 & 5)
Russell Boulter Chris Cameron (Series 4)
Andrew Hilton Gerald Wilson, Brenda's young brother (Series 5-7)
Elizabeth Morton Lucinda Davis/Stoneway
Richard Good Jonathan MacMillan
Ally Vulli Roz, the Nanny (Series 6-7)
Al T. Kossy Harold, landlord of the Grapes
Dave Dutton Oswald the cafe owner
Bill Moores 'Cedric', regular at the Grapes
Anita Petrof 'Mary', regular at the Grapes
Charlotte Beeley Sarah Lynch (Series 4-7)
Hannah Gordon Sarah Lynch (Series 5)
Noreen Kershaw Mrs. Wilson (Series 5-7)
Georgina Beeley Zelda Lynch (Series 6-7)
Writing team
Jim Hitchmough Writer
Production team
Les Chatfield Director
Les Chatfield Producer (Series 2-7)
David Liddiment Producer (Series 1-2)
David Liddiment Executive Producer (Series 3-6)
Andy Harries Executive Producer (Series 7)
Barry Bowmer Editor (Series 1)
Stephen Seddon Editor
Denis Parkin Production Designer (Series 1)
Diane Evans Production Designer (Series 2)
Tim Farmer Production Designer (Series 3-4)
Diane Crossley Production Designer (Series 5-7)
Susie Bruffin Casting Director (Series 1-4)
Judi Hayfield Casting Director (Series 4-7)
Joan McCann Casting Director (Series 5)
David Odd Director of Photography (Series 1)
Derek Hyde Costume Designer (Series 1 & 5-6)
Noreen Ingham Costume Designer (Series 2-4)
Lynne Gibson Costume Designer (Series 7)
Linda Strath Make-up Designer (Series 1)
Jacqui Walsh (as Jaqui Walsh) Make-up Designer (Series 2-4)
Tracey Dilly Make-up Designer (Series 2)
Carolyne Walsh Make-up Designer (Series 5)
Helen King Make-up Designer (Series 6-7)
Chris Coates Lighting Designer
Richie Close Composer (Series 1-5)

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