Series synopsis
Twenty Thousand Streets Under The Sky is a British drama television series that premiered on BBC Four on April 19, 2005. It ended on April 21, 2005. It stars Bryan Dick, Zoë Tapper, Sally Hawkins and Phil Davis.
A story of unrequited love set in 1930s London, against the backdrop of grimy streets and public houses.
Premise
A story of unrequited love set in 1930s London, against the backdrop of grimy streets and public houses.
Premise: PATRICK HAMILTON'S CLASSIC STORY OF UNREQUITED LOVE IN 1930S LONDON
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Bryan Dick as Bob
- Zoë Tapper as Jenny Maple
- Sally Hawkins as Ella
- Phil Davis as Ernest Eccles
- Tony Haygarth as The Governor
- Jacqueline Tong as The Governor's Wife
- Neil Stuke as Andy
- Susan Wooldridge as Ella's Mother
Supporting cast
- Anthony O'Donnell as Mr Sounder
- Ruth Sheen as Aunt Winnie
- Elisabeth Dermot Walsh as Mrs Sanderson-Chantry
- Kellie Shirley as Violet
- Kathy Burke as Jenny's Landlady
- Doreen Mantle as Marion Chingford
- Marcia Warren as Bella Chingford
- Michael Medwin as Dr Chingford
- Mossie Smith as Ivy
- Richard O'Callaghan as Bank Teller
- Ryan Cartwright as Rex
- Geoffrey Streatfeild as Gent
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 3 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 3 | April 19, 2005 | April 21, 2005 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Midnight Bell - Bob's Story Bob, a waiter who wants to be a writer, falls in love with a prostitute, Jenny: but this leads him into a downward spiral of drinking and spending his hard-earned savings. |
April 19, 2005 |
| 2 | The Siege of Pleasure - Jenny's Story | April 20, 2005 |
| 3 | The Plains of Cement - Ella's Story | April 21, 2005 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC Four |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 19, 2005 |
| Last aired | April 21, 2005 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday at 21:00:00 |