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British Comedy Guide
Boomers. Image shows from L to R: John (Russ Abbot), Maureen (Stephanie Beacham), Alan (Philip Jackson), Joyce (Alison Steadman), Trevor (James Smith), Carol (Paula Wilcox), Joan (June Whitfield). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions
Boomers

Boomers

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 2014 - 2016
  • 13 episodes (2 series)

Comedy about a trio of newly-retired couples in Norfolk, rediscovering the joys of having free time to spend. Stars Alison Steadman, Philip Jackson, Russ Abbot, Stephanie Beacham, James Smith and more.

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Series 1, Episode 1

Boomers. Image shows from L to R: Alan (Philip Jackson), Trevor (James Smith), Mick (Nigel Planer), John (Russ Abbot). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions
A funeral is approaching, and Alan is particularly looking forward to it as his old friend Mick is attending, from his retirement home in Spain. No one else is quite so pleased.

Preview clips

Further details

Alan is looking forward to Jean's funeral; his old mate Mick, Jean's ex, is coming over from Spain especially for it.

Alan's wife Joyce isn't so happy - Mick has always been a bad influence. John's not happy either - he's been convinced that Mick has a thing for Maureen ever since a notorious holiday in Weymouth.

And when Mick turns up, he's got a surprise for everyone - a thirty-year-old Lithuanian wife who seems to understand Trevor more than his wife Carol ever has.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 15th August 2014
Time
9pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Alison Steadman Joyce
Philip Jackson Alan
Russ Abbot John
Stephanie Beacham Maureen
James Smith Trevor
Paula Wilcox Carol
Guest cast
Nigel Planer Mick
Milanka Brooks Elena
Writing team
Richard Pinto Writer
Sarah Cartwright Script Editor
Production team
Adam Miller Director
Paul Schlesinger Producer
Jimmy Mulville Executive Producer
Gregor Sharp Executive Producer
Mark Williams Editor
Jonathan Paul Green Production Designer
Ian Masterson Composer

Videos

How to remember names at a funeral

Trevor explains his technique for remembering names.

Featuring: Russ Abbot (John) & James Smith (Trevor).

Mick's Arrival

Alan's old friend Mick arrives, much to Alan's delight and Joyce's disapproval...

View this clip on the BBC website

Featuring: Alison Steadman (Joyce), Philip Jackson (Alan), Russ Abbot (John), Stephanie Beacham (Maureen), James Smith (Trevor), Paula Wilcox (Carol), Nigel Planer (Mick) & Milanka Brooks (Elena).

Carol goes round again

Carol tries to find a parking space while Joyce and Maureen help.

View this clip on the BBC website

Featuring: Alison Steadman (Joyce), Stephanie Beacham (Maureen) & Paula Wilcox (Carol).

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