Barbara
Comedy, Sitcom
- ITV
United Kingdom
English- 4 Seasons (29 Episodes)
- 1995 - 2003
- Ended
Whether she likes it or not the out-spoken, no-nonsense Yorkshire woman Barbara ('Gwen Taylor') has become the agony aunt, problem-solver for her extended family Her husband, Ted ('Sam Kelly'), has the most amazing of adventures whilst driving his cab everyday whilst her outrageous son-in-law, Martin (Mark Benton), seems to investigate the most bizarre news stories for the local television station
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Storyline
Whether she likes it or not the out-spoken, no-nonsense Yorkshire woman Barbara ('Gwen Taylor') has become the agony aunt, problem-solver for her extended family. Her husband, Ted ('Sam Kelly'), has the most amazing of adventures whilst driving his cab everyday whilst her outrageous son-in-law, Martin (Mark Benton), seems to investigate the most bizarre news stories for the local television station. Even at work she can't escape as she gets it in one ear from the other receptionist, Doreen (Madge Hindle), whose husband becomes involved in the most perverse of activities and in the other from her sister Jean (Sherrie Hewson) who positively enjoys relating her latest sexual conquests. Through it all Barbara struggles vainly on hoping one day for a quieter life!
Country: United Kingdom
Type: scripted
Status: Ended
Language: English
Release Date: July 10, 1995
Also Known As: Barbara
Plot Keywords
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Company Credits
Production Co: Carlton Television
CastSee full cast »
Darren Bastable
as Young Man
Mina Anwar
as Midwife
Andrew Proctor
as Terry
Su Elliot
as Lorraine
Jackie D. Broad
as Mrs. Burke
Jacqueline Beatty
as Fran
Brenda Cowling
as Sarah
Tony Aitken
as Todd
Gerry Hinks
as Maitre D'
Ashley Barker
as Alan
Glen Kinch
as Desmond
Philip Anthony
as Warren
Isabelle Adams
as Linda and Martin's baby
John Styles
as Punch & Judy Man
Bernard Holley
as Mr. Stubbs
Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
1995 | 7 Episodes
Season 2
2000 | 10 Episodes
Season 3
2002 | 6 Episodes
Season 4
2003 | 6 Episodes
Awards
Awards & Nominations
National Television Award 2002
Nominee
National Television Award
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