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Barbara

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  • 1995-2003
  • 4 Seasons
  • Comedy
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Whether she likes it or not, outspoken, 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 adventures while driving his cab every day; 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; she gets it in one ear from the other receptionist Doreen (Madge Hindle), whose husband becomes involved in the most perverse 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 to enjoy a quieter life someday.

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Gwen Taylor
Barbara Liversidge
Sam Kelly
Ted Liversidge
Benedict Sandiford
Neil Liversidge

Season 4 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

Honeymoon

To celebrate their fortieth wedding anniversary Ted takes Barbara to Scarborough,where they spent their original honeymoon. Unfortunately he also takes her to the run-down B & B where they spent the honeymoon,rather than the luxury hotel for which Barbara was hoping. In revenge she decides to party the night away with a visiting football team but next morning she and Ted end up in hospital when part of the hotel slides down the cliff in subsidence,taking them with it.

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Awards

  • 2002 - National Television Award - Most Popular Comedy Programme - nominated

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