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Bedtime. Image shows from L to R: Andrew Oldfield (Timothy West), Alice Oldfield (Sheila Hancock). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions
Bedtime

Bedtime

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 2001 - 2003
  • 15 episodes (3 series)

Comedy series written by Andy Hamilton, set in various bedrooms during the last half hour of the day. Also features Sheila Hancock, Timothy West, Claire Skinner, Stephen Tompkinson, Emma Pierson and more.

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Series 1, Episode 5

Gulliver and Sapphire's relationship comes to a head, as Ruby's world begins to implode around her. Sarah's remarkably calm whilst Paul panics about baby Edward, and Andrew's delighted to have Jools back at home.

Broadcast details

Date
Wednesday 5th September 2001
Time
10:35pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Sheila Hancock Alice Oldfield
Timothy West Andrew Oldfield
Claire Skinner Sarah
Stephen Tompkinson Paul
Emma Pierson Sapphire
David Gillespie Gulliver
Meera Syal Ruby
Victoria Carling Jools
Guest cast
Jimmy Mulville Dennis (Voice)
Writing team
Andy Hamilton Writer
Production team
Andy Hamilton Director
Sue Howells Producer
Denise O'Donoghue Executive Producer
Steve Tempia Editor
Graeme Story Production Designer
Matthew Scott Composer

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