Waiting For God. Image shows from L to R: Diana Trent (Stephanie Cole), Tom Ballard (Graham Crowden). Copyright: BBC
Waiting For God

Waiting For God

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 1990 - 1994
  • 47 episodes (5 series)

Sitcom about two elderly delinquents determined to grow old disgracefully at the Bayview Retirement Home. Stars Graham Crowden, Stephanie Cole, Daniel Hill, Janine Duvitski, Andrew Tourell and more.

Episode menu

Series 5, Episode 7

On the verge of a bungee jump, Tom finally secures Diana's agreement to marry him. She is far from amused at his blackmailing antics. Harvey's more concerned with his continued efforts to join the golf club.

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 20th October 1994
Time
8:30pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Saturday 7th September 2013 9:40pm Yesterday
Sunday 8th September 2013 7:40pm Yesterday
Tuesday 18th March 2014 8:20pm Drama
Thursday 27th November 2014 3:20am Gold
Saturday 17th January 2015 3:30am Gold
Saturday 25th April 2015 4:20pm Drama
Monday 26th June 2017 1:40pm Drama
Monday 26th June 2017 6:00pm Drama
Tuesday 29th August 2017 1:40pm Drama
Tuesday 29th August 2017 6:00pm Drama
Monday 30th April 2018 8:00am Gold
Monday 30th April 2018 1:40pm Gold
Friday 16th November 2018 7:30am Gold
Tuesday 8th October 2019 6:40pm Drama
Wednesday 2nd September 2020 6:00pm Drama
Wednesday 4th November 2020 6:00pm Drama
Thursday 3rd June 2021 6:00pm Drama
Wednesday 16th November 2022 5:25pm Drama
Thursday 17th November 2022 1:20am Drama
Tuesday 22nd August 2023 5:20pm Drama

Cast & crew

Cast
Graham Crowden Tom Ballard
Stephanie Cole Diana Trent
Daniel Hill Harvey Bains
Janine Duvitski Jane Edwards
Andrew Tourell Geoffrey Ballard
Sandra Payne Marion Ballard
Dawn Hope Jenny
Paddy Ward Jamie Edwards
Guest cast
Lucy Aston Sarah Snow (Diana's Niece)
Chico Andrade Antonio (Gardener)
Tim Preece Reverend Dennis Sparrow
Writing team
Michael Aitkens Writer
Production team
Gareth Gwenlan Director
Gareth Gwenlan Producer
Chris Wadsworth Editor
John Dunstan Editor
Roger Harris Production Designer

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