Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: N/A
Type: Scripted
Rating: 6.5/10
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Overview
Geoff McQueen's classic BBC comedy drama set in the wheeler-dealing world of London's snooker halls starring two of Britain's most popular actors. Micky Noades (Robert Lindsay) describes himself as 'an overall concepts man'. He is an ace promoter, the only problem is he has nothing to promote. Enter his brother-in-law Mo (Paul McGann) with one redeeming feature: his outstanding talent at snooker. Created by Geoff McQueen this vintage British comedy drama gave Paul McGann his breakthrough role, and features an outstanding performance from British TV icon, Robert Lindsay.
This production, originally released in 1983, 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 6.5 across its 1 season.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Comedy and Drama.
- • Produced in .
- • Original Language: English.
Starring Cast
Seasons
Season 1
8 Episodes • Aired 1983-09-22
No season overview provided for this season.