Series synopsis
Kate & Koji is a British comedy television series that premiered on ITV1 on March 18, 2020. It ended on April 13, 2022. It was created by Andy Hamilton, Guy Jenkin. It stars Brenda Blethyn, Jimmy Akingbola, Okorie Chukwu and Blake Harrison.
Kate runs an old-fashioned café in a seaside town, and develops a strong, if sometimes volatile, friendship with asylum-seeking African doctor Koji. Although from different worlds, Kate and Koji are similar in ways they do not see for themselves.
Premise
Kate runs an old-fashioned café in a seaside town, and develops a strong, if sometimes volatile, friendship with asylum-seeking African doctor Koji. Although from different worlds, Kate and Koji are similar in ways they do not see for themselves.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Brenda Blethyn as Kate Abbott
- Jimmy Akingbola as Koji
- Okorie Chukwu as Koji
- Blake Harrison as Medium Dan
- Victor McGuire as Mr Mulholland
- Barbara Flynn as Councillor Lavinia Bone
Guest cast
- Rosalind Ayres as Iris
- Gary Lammin as The Postman
- Kris Saddler as Nick
- Diana Payan as Elderly Lady
- Sarah Twomey as Young Woman
- Meera Syal as Dr Ayesha Radwan
- Philip Bird as Clive
- Hannah Madison as Alice
- Julian Moore-Cook as Repairman Joe
- Elander Moore as Young Man
- Olivia Marcus as Young Woman
- Christopher Timothy as Dennis
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 12 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | March 18, 2020 | April 22, 2020 |
| Season 2 | 6 | March 16, 2022 | April 13, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Encounter Kate Abbott, a prickly, somewhat prejudiced cafe owner, becomes increasingly frustrated with African refugee Koji. However, when she discovers his true circumstances, she hatches a mutually beneficial plan. |
March 18, 2020 |
| 2 |
Undercover Clinic With their undercover clinic in full swing, the last thing Kate and Koji need is a visit from Dr Radwan. Medium keeps Koji calm. |
March 25, 2020 |
| 3 |
The Claim Despite Kate being sued after an accident in the cafe, she refuses to back down and Koji is reluctant to get involved. |
April 1, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Lockdown Legends Kate and Medium have been nominated for a 'Lockdown Legend' award, for their work during lockdown by giving meals to people who were shielding. Medium is very excited, but Kate is less so when she learns that Lavinia is presenting it to her. |
March 16, 2022 |
| 2 |
Koji in Charge Kate injures her ankle, so she lets Koji run the cafe, which he does all too well. Meanwhile, Medium wants feedback on the novel he's written. |
March 23, 2022 |
| 3 |
Memories Koji has an unpleasant experience which Kate tries to put right, with the aid of a World War Two gun. |
March 30, 2022 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ITV1 |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 18, 2020 |
| Last aired | April 13, 2022 |
| Runtime | 21 minutes |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Wednesday |