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Status: Ended
Network: ITV1
Type: Scripted
Rating: 4.5/10
Grafters
Overview
Two English brothers with different, clashing personalities become live-in home renovators for a notoriously finicky couple with strong opinions.
This production, originally released in 1998, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Comedy, Drama genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 4.5 across its 2 seasons.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Comedy and Drama.
- • Produced in United Kingdom.
- • Original Language: English.
Directed By
Written By
Starring Cast
Robson Green
Joe Purvis
Stephen Tompkinson
Trevor Purvis
Darren Morfitt
Simon Purvis
Emily Joyce
Laura
Lesley Vickerage
Viv Casey
Will Parker
Sam
Katherine Wogan
Clare Costello
David Westhead
Nick Costello
Seasons
Series 1
8 Episodes • Aired 1998-10-26
The kickoff project for "Purvis and Purvis Master Builders" is the renovation of a rundown townhouse - a job that quickly spirals out of control. In order to finish the job, the brothers must first repair their own 'odd couple' relationship...and still come in under budget.
Series 2
8 Episodes • Aired 1999-10-31
Newly based in Brighton, Trevor and Joe take on a schoolhouse conversion as well as rival builder, Nick Costello, who feels undercut by the brothers and is out for revenge. Trevor has ill-advisedly fallen in love with Nick's little sister, and Joe has started an affair with their site architect.