Pitching In
- TV comedy drama
- BBC One Wales
- 2019
- 4 episodes (1 series)
Comedy about a a widower getting to grips with big changes in his life. Stars Larry Lamb, Caroline Sheen, Craig Russell, Lu Corfield, Hayley Mills and more.
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 1
Recent widower Frank Hardcastle is surprised by a birthday party thrown by the tight-knit community of Glan Mor to celebrate his 71st birthday.
Further details
When the village organise a surprise 71st birthday party for Frank, he is shocked to see his daughter Carys show up - she has not been back since her mum's funeral. With her is son Dylan, a moody teenager who cannot bear to be away from the bright lights of Manchester.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Tuesday 12th February 2019
- Time
- 9pm
- Channel
- BBC One Wales
- Length
- 60 minutes
Cast & crew
| Larry Lamb | Frank |
| Caroline Sheen | Carys |
| Craig Russell | Danny |
| Lu Corfield | Tanya |
| Hayley Mills | Iona |
| Melanie Walters | Kitty |
| Jim Findley | Royston |
| Kelli Hollis | Mandy |
| Tony Mooney | Keith |
| Adam Thomas | Jase |
| Luke Bailey | Todd |
| Valmai Jones | Olwen |
| Abdullah Abzul | Raj |
| Taj Atwal | Reshma |
| Ifan Huw Dafydd | Tucker |
| William Romain | Dylan |
| Ieuan Rhys | Enzo |
| Gary Robson | Stip |
| Seren Medi Davies | Chloe |
| Jamie Bacon | Nicky |
| Johanne McAndrew | Writer |
| Elliot Hope | Writer |
| Sarah Deane | Script Editor |
| Noreen Kershaw | Director |
| Reece Dinsdale | Director |
| Donna Molloy | Producer |
| Colin McKeown | Executive Producer |
| Shane Murphy | Executive Producer |
| Maggie Russell | Executive Producer |
| Patrick Hall | Editor |
| Tina Sherifa Hicks | Production Designer |
| Michelle Smith | Casting Director |
| John Dunn | Costume Designer |
| Tim Pollard | Director of Photography |
| Len Gowing | Director of Photography |
| Helen Black | Make-up Designer |
| Matthew Hall | Composer |
| Stephen Vedmore | Composer |
| Tommy Banks | 1st Assistant Director |
Press
EastEnders veteran Larry Lamb takes the lead in this gentle, week-long daytime drama, first shown on BBC One Wales. Set in a Welsh holiday park run by cockernee widower Frank (Lamb), it opens with the surprise return of a long-lost family member. Hayley Mills co-stars. Continues tomorrow.
Mike Bradley, The Guardian, 25th March 2019