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Cows

Cows

  • TV sitcom
  • Channel 4
  • 1997
  • 1 pilot

The Johnsons are a family of cows, almost human in every way - they talk, wear clothes, and walk on their hind legs. Stars Pam Ferris, James Fleet, Jonathan Cake, Sally Phillips, Kevin Eldon and more.

Character guide

Boo Johnson

Played by: Pam Ferris

Boo is a proud mother of three and is the matriarch of the household. She is also a kindly and loyal wife to Thor.

Thor Johnson

Played by: James Fleet

Not overly blessed with intelligence, Thor dislikes confrontation and is weaker than his wife. However, he considers himself suited to a life in politics.

Rex Johnson

Played by: Jonathan Cake

Rex is engaged to Pinky and is a well dressed, smooth talking cow. He is left heartbroken when his romance ends.

Pinky

Played by: Sally Phillips

Pinky agrees to marry Rex but is left shocked by some of his family's behaviour.

Toby Johnson

Played by: Kevin Eldon

Still only two years of age, Toby is loud, rude and headstrong. He quickly gets a taste for the high life when the Johnsons come into money and he takes up shooting.

Shirley Johnson

Played by: Nicola Walker

Shirley has always struggled to find friends, and when she is forced to live among humans it is difficult for her to adapt. The money that the family inherits goes to her head and she cannot keep her feet on the ground.

Great Aunt Grace

Played by: Patrick Barlow

Great Aunt Grace lives in a large mansion and has plenty of money. She is opinionated, loud and hates men. She is also completely insane.

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