Babes In The Wood. Image shows from L to R: Caralyn (Natalie Walter), Charlie (Karl Howman), Ruth (Samantha Janus), Leigh (Denise Van Outen). Copyright: ITV
Babes In The Wood

Babes In The Wood

  • TV sitcom
  • ITV1
  • 1998 - 1999
  • 14 episodes (2 series)

A peek into the steamy lives of three young women who share a flat in London, and their neighbour Charlie, a middle-aged divorcee. Stars Karl Howman, Denise Van Outen, Natalie Walter, Samantha Janus, Madeleine Curtis and Mark Hayford

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Cast
Person Role Episode count
Madeleine Curtis Frankie
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Episode One
  2. Series 2, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  3. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  4. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. Series 2, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  6. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  7. Series 2, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
 7
Mark Hayford Benito
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  7. Series 1, Special - Christmas Special
  8. Series 2, Episode 1 - Episode One
  9. Series 2, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  10. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  11. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  12. Series 2, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  13. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode Six
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Karl Howman Charlie
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  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  7. Series 1, Special - Christmas Special
  8. Series 2, Episode 1 - Episode One
  9. Series 2, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  10. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  11. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  12. Series 2, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  13. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  14. Series 2, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
 14
Samantha Janus Ruth
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  7. Series 1, Special - Christmas Special
 7
Denise Van Outen Leigh
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  7. Series 1, Special - Christmas Special
  8. Series 2, Episode 1 - Episode One
  9. Series 2, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  10. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  11. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  12. Series 2, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  13. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  14. Series 2, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
 14
Natalie Walter Caralyn
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  7. Series 1, Special - Christmas Special
  8. Series 2, Episode 1 - Episode One
  9. Series 2, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  10. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  11. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  12. Series 2, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  13. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  14. Series 2, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
 14
Guest cast
Person Role Episode count
Eddie Allen (as Eddie Alen) Doctor 2
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  1. Series 1, Special - Christmas Special
 1
Andrew Alston Michael
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
 1
Michele Austin Doctor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
 1
Glynis Barber Angela
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 1
Lucy Blakely Tanya
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  1. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
 1
Steven Brand Gary
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
 1
Simon Bright James
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  1. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 1
Michael Brogan Micky
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  1. Series 1, Special - Christmas Special
 1
James Buller Nick
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  2. Series 2, Episode 1 - Episode One
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  4. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
 4
Stuart Bunce Ben
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
 1
Bryan Carney Curly Roller Blade Boy
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
 1
Ashley Collishaw Waiter
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  2. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
 2
Brenda Cowling Mourner
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  1. Series 2, Episode 2 - Episode Two
 1
Carlton Dixon Mr Pipe
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
 1
Jeillo Edwards Nigerian Lady
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
 1
Rebecca Egan Shop Assistant
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  1. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 1
Duncan Faber Porter
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
 1
Keiran Flynn Man in Green Suit
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
 1
Miles Harrison Phil
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
 1
Louise Hickson Natalie
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  1. Series 2, Episode 2 - Episode Two
 1
Ben Homewood Man in Bar
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  1. Series 2, Episode 2 - Episode Two
 1
Claire King Angela
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  1. Series 2, Episode 5 - Episode Five
 1
Jack Klaff Lawrence
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 1
Judi Laister Mourner
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  1. Series 2, Episode 2 - Episode Two
 1
Simon Lenagan (as Simon Lenegan) Policeman
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  1. Series 2, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
 1
Maria Lloyd Cher
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  1. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode Three
 1
Rosemary McHale Mum
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
 1
Felicity Montagu Sasha
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  1. Series 1, Special - Christmas Special
 1
Nick Moorcroft Billy Idol
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  1. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode Three
 1
Adam Morris (as Wayne Morris) Roger
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
 1
Roger Moss Customer 2
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
 1
Steve Nicolson Burglar
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  1. Series 2, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
 1
Sarah Parish Roxy
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
 1
Jack Pierce Roy Medwin
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  1. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 1
Tania Rodrigues Midwife
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  1. Series 1, Special - Christmas Special
 1
Rachel Scorgie Nicola
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  1. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode Three
 1
Brian Shelley Customer 1
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
 1
Lisa Shingler Receptionist
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  1. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
 1
Cristian Solimeno Steve
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  1. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode Three
 1
Sara Stockbridge (as Sarah Stockbridge) Leslie
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
 1
Dominic Taylor Doctor 3
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  1. Series 1, Special - Christmas Special
 1
Phil Teubler Fussy Man
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
 1
Sebastien Torkia Nigel
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  1. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
 1
Sion Tudor Owen Mourner
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  1. Series 2, Episode 2 - Episode Two
 1
Tony Westrope Car Pound Attendant
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
 1
Lionel Blair Self
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 1
Writing team
Person Role Episode count
Geoffrey Deane (as Geoff Deane) Writer
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  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  7. Series 1, Special - Christmas Special
  8. Series 2, Episode 1 - Episode One
  9. Series 2, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  10. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  11. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  12. Series 2, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  13. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  14. Series 2, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
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Fleur Costello Script Editor
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  5. Series 2, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  6. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  7. Series 2, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
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Heather Peace Script Editor
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  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  7. Series 1, Special - Christmas Special
 7
Paul Alexander Writer (Additional Material)
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Episode One
 1
Simon Braithwaite Writer (Additional Material)
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Episode One
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Fleur Costello Writer (Additional Material)
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  1. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
 1
Production team
Person Role Episode count
Andy de Emmony Director
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
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  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  7. Series 1, Special - Christmas Special
 7
Graeme Harper Director
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  4. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. Series 2, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  6. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  7. Series 2, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
 7
Kenton Allen Producer
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  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  7. Series 1, Special - Christmas Special
 7
Pete Ward Producer
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Episode One
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  4. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. Series 2, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  6. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  7. Series 2, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
 7
Mark Bussell Executive Producer
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  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  7. Series 1, Special - Christmas Special
 7
Geoffrey Deane (as Geoff Deane) Executive Producer
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  4. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
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  6. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  7. Series 2, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
 7
Mick Pilsworth Executive Producer
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  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  7. Series 1, Special - Christmas Special
  8. Series 2, Episode 1 - Episode One
  9. Series 2, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  10. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  11. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  12. Series 2, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  13. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  14. Series 2, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
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Nick Symons Executive Producer
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  4. Series 2, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. Series 2, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  6. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  7. Series 2, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
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Steve Andrews Editor
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  5. Series 2, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  6. Series 2, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  7. Series 2, Episode 7 - Episode Seven
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Graham Carr Editor
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  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  7. Series 1, Special - Christmas Special
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Bill Crutcher Production Designer
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Charlotte Watts Production Designer
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  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
  7. Series 1, Special - Christmas Special
 7
Alan Blyton Floor Manager
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  1. Series 2, Episode 3 - Episode Three
 1
Geoffrey Deane (as Geoff Deane) Creator

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