Series synopsis
Not with a Bang is a British comedy sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on ITV1 on March 25, 1990. It ended on May 6, 1990. It was created by Robin Carr. It stars Ronald Pickup, Stephen Rea, Mike Grady and Josie Lawrence.
Not with a Bang was a short-lived British television sitcom produced by London Weekend Television in 1990. It ran for seven episodes, each 30 minutes long. The show was a dark science fiction comedy, focusing on the end of the human race on Earth. The title comes from the last line of T. S. Eliot's poem The Hollow Men "not with a bang, but a whimper".
Premise
Not with a Bang was a short-lived British television sitcom produced by London Weekend Television in 1990. It ran for seven episodes, each 30 minutes long. The show was a dark science fiction comedy, focusing on the end of the human race on Earth. The title comes from the last line of T. S. Eliot's poem The Hollow Men "not with a bang, but a whimper".
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Ronald Pickup as Brian Appleyard
- Stephen Rea as Colin Garrity
- Mike Grady as Graham Wilkins
- Josie Lawrence as Janet Wilkins
Guest cast
- Judith Hann as Herself
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 7 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 7 | March 25, 1990 | May 6, 1990 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The World Disappears | March 25, 1990 |
| 2 | The Grand Meal to Celebrate a New Beginning | April 1, 1990 |
| 3 | Can Graham Do It? | April 8, 1990 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ITV1 |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 25, 1990 |
| Last aired | May 6, 1990 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | ended |