Lizzie And Sarah. Image shows from L to R: Lizzie (Julia Davis), Sarah (Jessica Hynes). Image credit: Baby Cow Productions.

Lizzie And Sarah
Lizzie And Sarah. Image shows from L to R: Lizzie (Julia Davis), Sarah (Jessica Hynes). Image credit: Baby Cow Productions.

Lizzie And Sarah

A dark comedy pilot written by and starring Julia Davis and Jessica Hynes. The duo play two fiftysomething suburban housewives

Genre:
Sitcom
Broadcast:
2010  (BBC Two)
Episodes:
1 Pilot
Starring:
Julia Davis, Jessica Hynes, Kevin Eldon, Mark Heap, David Cann, Claire Rushbrook, Jessica Gunning, Stephen Evans, Lilly Ainsworth, Pravin Sunwar, Amanda Rawnsley
Writers:
Julia Davis, Jessica Hynes
Production:
Baby Cow Productions

Lizzie and Sarah are two fiftysomething suburban housewives, perpetually mistreated and ignored by unloving, selfish husbands. The highlight of their otherwise dull lives is their role in an amateur dramatic society.

In the aftermath of a tragic accident which causes the death of a popular local teenager, emotions run high, and following a dismal birthday lunch for Sarah, the two friends embark on a spur-of-the-moment shopping trip. As the day unfolds, they find a way to wreak their revenge.

Our Review: Given the pedigree of this pilot's writers, we had reasonably high hopes for the show. Whilst it did have its shortcomings, it was generally fairly well received and largely as expected. Unfortuantely for fans of the show, a full series has not been commissioned.