Series synopsis
Flowers is a British comedy drama television series that premiered on Channel 4 on April 25, 2016. It ended on June 15, 2018. It was created by Will Sharpe. It stars Olivia Colman, Julian Barratt, Sophia Di Martino and Daniel Rigby.
As Na Ha-na grew up she developed a love of money over everything else, and after overhearing Yoon Ho-sang lie to avoid loan sharks, she mistakes him for a rich man and brings him home with her to her family’s funeral home business. As real love blooms between them and their lies catch up with them, the business of sending loved ones off in death teaches everyone truth and beauty about life itself.
Premise
As Na Ha-na grew up she developed a love of money over everything else, and after overhearing Yoon Ho-sang lie to avoid loan sharks, she mistakes him for a rich man and brings him home with her to her family’s funeral home business. As real love blooms between them and their lies catch up with them, the business of sending loved ones off in death teaches everyone truth and beauty about life itself.
Premise: Family. It's no bed of roses.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Olivia Colman as Deborah Flowers
- Julian Barratt as Maurice Flowers
- Sophia Di Martino as Amy Flowers
- Daniel Rigby as Donald Flowers
- Will Sharpe as Shun
- Georgina Campbell as Abigail
- Angus Wright as George
- Leila Hoffman as Nana
Supporting cast
- Duncan Pow as Dennis
- Liz Izen as Dog Owner
- Colin Hurley as Barry
- Anna Chancellor as Aunty Viv
- Rico Canadinhas as Hugo
- Alistair Green as Tommy
- Zita Sattar as Barbara
- Hammed Animashaun as Ryan
- Desiree Akhavan as Carol
- Helen Cripps as Matilda
- Sharon Young as Dr. Grey
- Maite Jáuregui as Vera
Guest cast
- Leila Hoffman as Nana
- Duncan Pow as Dennis
- Liz Izen as Dog Owner
- Colin Hurley as Barry
- Anna Chancellor as Aunty Viv
- Rico Canadinhas as Hugo
- Alistair Green as Tommy
- Zita Sattar as Barbara
- Hammed Animashaun as Ryan
- Desiree Akhavan as Carol
- Helen Cripps as Matilda
- Sharon Young as Dr. Grey
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 12 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | April 25, 2016 | April 29, 2016 |
| Season 2 | 6 | June 11, 2018 | June 15, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 An already black day for Maurice turns into a nightmare when Deborah, his wife, insists on celebrating their anniversary. And when Maurice's mother finds evidence of his misery, things worsen. |
April 25, 2016 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Maurice needs to be honest with his family, but under the stress of the gathering at the hospital, is steered towards a new revelation by Deborah. |
April 25, 2016 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Deborah's sister Viv comes to visit, stirring up the family, especially Deborah's suspicions that Maurice might be gay. Deborah needs to take action, but struggles to find the best course. Meanwhile Amy has a secret she wants to tell Maurice, but will he be able to return her honesty? |
April 26, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Maurice is on medication and seems in a better place, Deborah's "misery memoir" about him is about to be published, Shun is drinking the summer away, Donald's set-up a business and Amy's band are coming to stay. |
June 11, 2018 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Maurice reluctantly prepares to pitch some new ideas to his publishers. Amy finds inspiration in the antique book which once belonged to her magician grandfather Felix. |
June 11, 2018 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Consumed by the fate of her grandfather and the intoxicating world of Baumgaertner, Amy seems to exist in a world of her own. Maurice and Deborah's relationship deteriorates and Shun is caught between the warring couple. |
June 12, 2018 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Channel 4 |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 25, 2016 |
| Last aired | June 15, 2018 |
| Runtime | 25 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday at 22:00:00 |