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

Waiting For God

BBC One sitcom about a pair of ageing delinquents in a retirement home. 47 episodes (5 series), 1990 - 1994. Stars Graham Crowden, Stephanie Cole, Daniel Hill, Janine Duvitski and others.

Series 5, Episode 3

Diana's exasperated by Tom's patriotism and reverence when Harvey excitedly reveals that Bayview is expecting a royal visit. But at least it offers another chance to punish the idiot Bains.

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 22nd September 1994
Time
8:30pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Regular 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
Dawn Hope Jenny
Paddy Ward Jamie Edwards
Guest cast
Nicholas Pritchard Smith (Royal Protection Officer)
Shaun Williamson Brown (Royal Protection Officer)
Writing team
Michael Aitkens Writer
Production team
Gareth Gwenlan Director
Gareth Gwenlan Producer
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