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Outside Edge. Image shows from L to R: Maggie Costello (Josie Lawrence), Kevin Costello (Timothy Spall), Miriam Dervish (Brenda Blethyn), Roger Dervish (Robert Daws). Copyright: Central Independent Television
Outside Edge

Outside Edge (1994)

  • TV sitcom / comedy drama
  • ITV1
  • 1994 - 1996
  • 22 episodes (3 series)

Gentle relationship-based sitcom set around an amateur cricket club and two very different couples brought together by it. Stars Brenda Blethyn, Robert Daws, Josie Lawrence, Timothy Spall, Denis Lill and more.

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Series 2, Episode 2

As the match begins, Roger struggles to juggle the order of his players. In the pavilion Mim is quietly steaming over the humiliation of Dorking and the perception of chatter behind her back, but Maggie has a few wise words. Meanwhile, Kevin's blister could cause trouble.

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 12th January 1995
Time
8:30pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Brenda Blethyn Miriam Dervish
Robert Daws Roger Dervish
Josie Lawrence Maggie Costello
Timothy Spall Kevin Costello
Denis Lill Dennis Broadley
Michael Jayston Bob Willis
Roy Holder Fred
Nigel Pegram Nigel
Chris Lang (as Christopher Lang) Alex Harrington
Hilary Crane Shirley Broadley
Guest cast
Robin Parkinson Hine
Paul Caputa Bowler
Writing team
Richard Harris Writer
Production team
Nick Hurran Director
Paula Burdon Producer
Paul Spencer Executive Producer
Nigel Miller Editor
David Chandler Production Designer

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