Barbara. Image shows from L to R: Barbara Liversidge (Gwen Taylor), Ted Liversidge (Sam Kelly). Image credit: Central Independent Television.

Barbara

Barbara - Production Details

Barbara. Image shows from L to R: Neil Liversidge (Benedict Sandiford), Barbara Liversidge (Gwen Taylor). Image credit: Central Independent Television.

"No-nonsense Yorkshire housewife Barbara Liversage imposes herself as the agony aunt and problem-solver for her extended family"

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Comedy Details
Comedy Type:TV Sitcom
Alternate Names:Comedy Firsts - Barbara (Pilot)
Broadcast:Mon 10th July 1995 - Fri 4th April 2003  (ITV1)
Episode Count:29 (pilot + 3 series)
Production Companies :Central Independent Television
Carlton Television
Filming Locations:The pilot episode was filmed at The Television House. The series proper was filmed at Carlton Studios.
Soundtrack:The theme tune was composed by Pete Baikie.
Laugh Track:YES, Live Audience
Title Screen
Barbara. Image credit: Central Independent Television.
Regular Cast
Gwen Taylor ... Barbara Liversidge
Sam Kelly ... Ted Liversidge
Madge Hindle ... Doreen
Mark Benton ... Martin Pond
Elizabeth Carling ... Linda Pond
Sherrie Hewson ... Jean
Benedict Sandiford ... Neil Liversidge
John Arthur ... Phil
Writing Team
Mark Bussell ... Writer
Rob Clark ... Writer
Ramsay Gilderdale ... Writer
Graham Mark Walker ... Writer
Justin Sbresni ... Writer (Series 2-3)
Production Team
Richard Boden ... Director (Series 1)
Nic Phillips ... Director (Series 2-3)
Mark Bussell ... Producer
Justin Sbresni ... Producer
Richard Boden ... Exec Producer (Series 1)
Nick Symons ... Exec Producer (Series 2-3)
Tony Ferris ... Production Design
Peter Baikie
(as Pete Baikie)		 ... Composer
Phil Moss ... Editor (Series 1)
Barry Osment ... Editor (Series 2-3)

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