Waiting For God. Image shows from L to R: Diana Trent (Stephanie Cole), Tom Ballard (Graham Crowden). Copyright: BBC
Waiting For God

Waiting For God

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 1990 - 1994
  • 47 episodes (5 series)

Sitcom about two elderly delinquents determined to grow old disgracefully at the Bayview Retirement Home. Stars Graham Crowden, Stephanie Cole, Daniel Hill, Janine Duvitski, Andrew Tourell and more.

Episode menu

Series 4 - Christmas Special

Faced with letting her arch-enemy from the Women's Institute take some glory, Diana is tricked into arranging a nativity show. Meanwhile, Harvey sustains a concussion and Jane leaps upon an opportunity for marriage.

Broadcast details

Date
Wednesday 22nd December 1993
Time
9:30pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Graham Crowden Tom Ballard
Stephanie Cole Diana Trent
Daniel Hill Harvey Bains
Janine Duvitski Jane Edwards
Andrew Tourell Geoffrey Ballard
Sandra Payne Marion Ballard
Paddy Ward Jamie Edwards
Guest cast
Lucy Aston Sarah Snow (Diana's Niece)
Deddie Davies Sister Sheila
Phyllida Hewat Betty Craddock (Women's Institute Battleaxe)
Writing team
Michael Aitkens Writer
Production team
Gareth Gwenlan Director
Gareth Gwenlan Producer
Chris Wadsworth Editor
John Dunstan Editor
Roger Harris Production Designer

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