Getting On. Image shows from L to R: Sister Den Flixter (Joanna Scanlan), Nurse Kim Wilde (Jo Brand), Doctor Pippa Moore (Vicki Pepperdine). Copyright: Vera Productions
Getting On

Getting On

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC Four
  • 2009 - 2012
  • 15 episodes (3 series)

Comedy drama which follows the daily lives of nurses as they go about their routine tasks in an NHS hospital. Stars Jo Brand, Joanna Scanlan, Vicki Pepperdine, Ricky Grover and Cush Jumbo

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Series 3, Episode 2

The appearance of Dr Kersley and his commissioning consortia plans hints at the changes ahead for K2. Den enjoys her new-found treats, nice Damaris has her feet firmly under the desk, Kim makes a bold career move and Pippa deals with a pressing legal issue.

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Further details

Getting On. Image shows from L to R: Doctor Pippa Moore (Vicki Pepperdine), Sister Den Flixter (Joanna Scanlan), Dr Tom Kersley (Tobias Menzies). Copyright: Vera Productions

The appearance of Dr Kersley and his commissioning consortia plans hints at the changes ahead for K2. Den enjoys her new-found treats, nice Damaris has her feet firmly under the desk, Kim makes a bold career move and Pippa deals with a pressing legal issue.

Vag-At research under way, Dr Moore has plenty to take her mind off marital disharmony until a nasty online surprise brings her crashing back down to ground. But it's her cafetiere, brought in from home, that steals the show courtesy of Doris and a mix-up with the dementia care assistant.

Broadcast details

Date
Wednesday 24th October 2012
Time
10pm
Channel
BBC Four
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Thursday 25th October 2012 1:00am BBC4
Saturday 10th November 2012 9:45pm BBC HD

Cast & crew

Cast
Jo Brand Nurse Kim Wilde
Joanna Scanlan Sister Den Flixter
Vicki Pepperdine Doctor Pippa Moore
Ricky Grover Hilary Loftus
Cush Jumbo Damaris Clarke
Guest cast
Joshua Mbaka (as Josh Mbaka) Josh (Student Doctor)
Babou Ceesay Hansley (Cleaner)
Tobias Menzies Dr Tom Kersley
Kerry Godliman Tania Barfoot
Kathleen Fraser Actor
April Wood Actor
Brenda Palmer Actor
Brenda Ferron Actor
Louise Scott Actor
Purvi Jhalla Actor
Victoria Shepherd Actor
John Johnson Actor
David Knight Actor
Jill Bridges Actor
Sheila Parry Actor
Bethany Compson-Bradford Actor
Jonny Gepheart Actor
Writing team
Jo Brand Writer
Joanna Scanlan Writer
Vicki Pepperdine Writer
Production team
Sue Tully Director
Geoff Atkinson Producer
Gregor Sharp Executive Producer
Jennie Wright Editor
Jim Holloway Production Designer
Richard Hawley Composer

Videos

The Mirror

The new nurses station throws up practical issues.

Featuring: Jo Brand (Nurse Kim Wilde) & Joanna Scanlan (Sister Den Flixter).

The Meeting

Dr Moore describes her latest research project as restructuring plans are aired.

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