Series synopsis
Boomers is a British comedy television series that premiered on BBC One on August 15, 2014. It ended on April 29, 2016. It stars Philip Jackson, Alison Steadman, Russ Abbot and Stephanie Beacham.
Sitcom following the ups and downs of three retired couples living in Thurnemouth, 'Norfolk's only West-facing resort'.
Premise
Sitcom following the ups and downs of three retired couples living in Thurnemouth, 'Norfolk's only West-facing resort'.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Philip Jackson as Alan
- Alison Steadman as Joyce
- Russ Abbot as John
- Stephanie Beacham as Maureen
- Paula Wilcox as Carol
- James Smith as Trevor
Guest cast
- Simon Day as Vaughan
- Julia Deakin as Sally
- Isy Suttie as Suze
- Alun Cochrane as Lee
- Nigel Planer
- Lee Boardman
- Rhashan Stone
- Kate Anthony as Christine
- Louis Partridge as Alf
- Milanka Brooks as Elena
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 13 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 1 | December 23, 2015 | December 23, 2015 |
| Season 1 | 6 | August 15, 2014 | September 19, 2014 |
| Season 2 | 6 | March 25, 2016 | April 29, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Christmas The gang get stuck in Calais on the way home from the Christmas markets in Cologne. |
December 23, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 A funeral is approaching, and Alan is particularly looking forward to it as his old friend Mick is attending, from his retirement home in Spain. No one else is quite so pleased. |
August 15, 2014 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Carol and Trevor celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary. With Joyce having organised a gastro-pub lunch, it looks like it could be a party to remember. |
August 22, 2014 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Thurnemouth Day is on the horizon, but for chairman Trevor he also has to consider his strained marriage. Meanwhile, Joyce has an equally lofty office to hold in the local Choral Society. |
August 29, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Camping The friends head to a campsite, where the boys get into trouble on a bike ride. |
March 25, 2016 |
| 2 |
Matt & Seb The gang head to a housewarming party for new neighbours Matt and Seb. |
April 1, 2016 |
| 3 |
Naming Ceremony The couples head off to the naming ceremony of Alan and Joyce's first granddaughter. |
April 8, 2016 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC One |
|---|---|
| First aired | August 15, 2014 |
| Last aired | April 29, 2016 |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Friday at 21:00:00 |