Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: BBC One
Type: Scripted
Rating: 6.0/10
Sitting Pretty
Overview
Sitting Pretty is a 1992 BBC television sitcom written by John Sullivan. The series starred Diane Bull, David Ashford and John Cater and was directed by Susan Belbin and Angela De Chastelai Smith. The series followed the travails of a woman whose millionaire husband dies suddenly. She discovers that her husband's will has left her penniless and she is forced to move back in with her parents and sister on their farm. The lead role was originally intended to be played by a male lead, but was changed to become the first Sullivan sitcom to feature a female lead since Just Good Friends. However, John Oliver notes that it is also remembered as the writer's first notable failure.
This production, originally released in 1992, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 6.0 across its 2 seasons.
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- • Produced in .
- • Original Language: English.
Starring Cast
Seasons
Season 1
7 Episodes • Aired 1992-11-19
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 2
6 Episodes • Aired 1993-11-24
No season overview provided for this season.