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Being Eileen
- TV comedy drama
- BBC One
- 2011 - 2013
- 7 episodes (1 series)
Family-based comedy focussing on Birkenhead's Lewis family, particularly recently widowed grandmother Eileen. Stars Sue Johnston, Dean Andrews, Elizabeth Berrington, William Ash, Julie Graham and more.
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 3 - Ay Carumba
Further details
Encouraged by a friend, Eileen decides to join a group of local widows for emotional support, but their obsession with who's dead, who's dying and who might possibly die in the near future only depresses her.
Furthermore, any attempt to cheer the group up is met with fierce resistance from their leader, Maureen. Meanwhile, Paula decides to set up a class teaching the latest Brazilian dance craze, Ay Carumba. This could be the golden ticket for her and Ray to pay off their debts and retire early to somewhere sunny.
Much to Paula's horror, however, Mandy decides to set up her own rival class and a Brazilian stand off ensues. This potentially flammable situation could be defused by Pete, were he not off training 24 hours a day with Ethan, who has been identified by the Olympic legacy team as having a huge natural talent for Judo - or 'fighting' as the Lewises call it. Ethan has the chance to join the all-time sporting greats, if only he'd focus on his training and stop eating crisps.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Monday 18th February 2013
- Time
- 10:35pm
- Channel
- BBC One
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
Sue Johnston | Eileen Lewis |
Dean Andrews | Pete Lewis |
Elizabeth Berrington | Paula Cooper |
William Ash | Ray Cooper |
Julie Graham | Mandy Lewis |
Adam Scotland | Jack Cooper |
Ellis Murphy | Liam Cooper |
Georgia Doyle | Melissa Lewis |
Connor Dempsey | Ethan Lewis |
Kevin Harvey | Mr Brown |
Eileen O'Brien | Rita |
Ian Munzberger | Carl |
Debra Redcliffe | Kim |
Taylor Perry | Ben |
Conrad Nelson | Olympic Coach |
Sue Jenkins | Maureen |
Susan Twist | Beedie |
Phil Perez | Carlos |
Tanya Vital | Lynda |
Michael Wynne | Writer |
Ian Brown | Script Editor |
James Hendrie | Script Editor |
Sue Tully | Director |
Rosemary McGowan | Producer |
Pete Thornton | Executive Producer |
David Cresswell (as David Creswell) | Editor |
Chris Truelove | Production Designer |
Mark Thomas | Composer |