Parents Of The Band. Image shows from L to R: Eddie Soutakis (David Barseghian), Granville Cunningham (Franz Drameh), Phil Parker (Jimmy Nail), Jack Parker (Peter Losasso). Copyright: BBC / Serious Comedy
Parents Of The Band

Parents Of The Band

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 2008 - 2009
  • 6 episodes (1 series)

Sitcom about a group of parents who are determined to live vicariously through the highs and lows of their children's band. Stars Jimmy Nail, Peter Losasso, Franz Drameh, David Barseghian, Michael Karim and more.

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Cast
Person Role Episode count
David Barseghian Eddie Soutakis
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  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 6
Cascade Brown Shania
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 4
Franz Drameh Granville Cunningham
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Lucinda Dryzek Lucy Soutakis
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 4
Nicola Hughes Carmen Cunningham
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 6
Michael Karim Adi Kundra
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Peter Losasso Jack Parker
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Inder Manocha Daneesh Kundra
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  4. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 4
Colin McFarlane Ashton Cunningham
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  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 6
Geoffrey McGivern (as Geoff McGivern) Kipper Hitchcock
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Jimmy Nail Phil Parker
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Niky Wardley Sandy Soutakis
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Nina Young Marketa
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 4
Guest cast
Person Role Episode count
Salman Akhtar Teenager 2
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
 1
Ayesha Antoine Camilla (Hairdresser)
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  2. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
 2
Elena Argiros Emily (Party Girl)
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 1
Jack Bence Teenager 1
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
 1
Perry Benson Ned (Guitar Shop Owner)
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  2. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 2
Riyan Bissessar Jenna (Jelly Babe)
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
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Phillip Browne Rufus
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 1
Klariza Clayton Jelly Babe
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 1
Stephanie Davis Laura (Party Girl)
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
 1
William Findley Doctor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
 1
Alex Giannini Bowler
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
 1
Rosie Gill Wendy (Ashton's PA)
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 4
Courtney Grolle Jelly Babe
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Martin Herdman Rex (Security)
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Ceris Hine Janice (Party Girl)
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 1
Laurence Howarth Mr Benson (Teacher)
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 1
Susan Jameson Mary (Phil's Mum)
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 1
Berwick Kaler George (Phil's Dad)
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
 1
Joni Kamen Jelly Babe
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 1
Susy Kane Diane
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
 1
Kellie Shirley Esther
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
 1
Sarah Vezmar Inge
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
 1
Writing team
Person Role Episode count
David Cummings Writer
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Dick Clement Script Editor
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Ian La Frenais Script Editor
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Production team
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Dominic Brigstocke Director
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Charlie Hanson Producer
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Kenton Allen Executive Producer
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Tarquin Gotch Executive Producer
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Jimmy Nail Executive Producer
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Richard Halladay Editor
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Julie Harris Production Designer
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Gary Kemp Composer
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Jimmy Nail Composer
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  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
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Tarquin Gotch Creator
Jimmy Nail Creator
Lucy Lumsden Commissioner

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