This Way Up. Aine (Aisling Bea). Copyright: Merman
This Way Up
- TV sitcom
- Channel 4
- 2019 - 2021
- 12 episodes (2 series)
Aisling Bea writes and stars in this comedy about a woman recovering from a nervous breakdown. Also features Sharon Horgan, Tobias Menzies, Aasif Mandvi, Indira Varma, Sorcha Cusack and more.
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Series 1, Episode 4
This Way Up. Image shows from L to R: Aine (Aisling Bea), Mammy (Sorcha Cusack), Shona (Sharon Horgan). Copyright: Merman
The girls' mother pays a visit from Ireland, leaving Shona somewhat stuck in the middle - of multiple scenarios.
Further details
Aine and Shona's mother is over from Ireland to visit Vish's family. Tensions are high, as Aine and her mother haven't spoken in months, while Shona feels stuck in the middle. Over dinner, Shona surprises Vish's family by saying she doesn't want kids. There's only one solution to the tension - an impromptu talent show.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 29th August 2019
- Time
- 10pm
- Channel
- Channel 4
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Friday 11th October 2019 | 3:10am | C4 |
Cast & crew
| Aisling Bea | Aine |
| Sharon Horgan | Shona |
| Aasif Mandvi | Vish |
| Indira Varma | Charlotte |
| Sorcha Cusack | Mammy |
| Jeff Mirza | Hari |
| Chetna Pandya | Seema |
| Nikhil Parmar | Anil |
| Soni Razdan | Kavita |
| Alayna Wahid | Bub |
| Aisling Bea | Writer |
| Brett Goldstein | Script Editor |
| Alex Winckler | Director |
| Gavin O'Grady | Producer |
| Sharon Horgan | Executive Producer |
| Clelia Mountford | Executive Producer |
| Aisling Bea | Executive Producer |
| Hannah Wilcock | Line Producer |
| Calum Ross | Editor |
| Tim Dickel | Production Designer |
| Catherine Willis | Casting Director |
| Ed Moore | Director of Photography |
| Sinead O'Sullivan | Costume Designer |
| Lisa Kennedy | Make-up Designer |
| Vince Pope | Composer |
| Chris May | 1st Assistant Director |