Series synopsis
Burn It is a British drama television series that premiered on BBC Three on February 8, 2003. It ended on November 10, 2003. It was created by Matt Greenhalgh. It stars William Ash, Chris Coghill, Kieran O'Brien and Lisa Faulkner.
Carl, Jon and Andy have been mates forever. They are Generation X-hardened party animals but their party train is grinding to a halt. Andy is getting married. They never thought it would come to this. They have spent 10 years running away from responsibility but now they've reached 30 it has suddenly hit them between the eyes.
Premise
Carl, Jon and Andy have been mates forever. They are Generation X-hardened party animals but their party train is grinding to a halt. Andy is getting married. They never thought it would come to this. They have spent 10 years running away from responsibility but now they've reached 30 it has suddenly hit them between the eyes.
Premise: They're growing up against their better judgment.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- William Ash as Jon Marr
- Chris Coghill as Carl Redmond
- Kieran O'Brien as Andy Grimshaw
- Lisa Faulkner as Emma Wainwright
- Marsha Thomason as Tina Bell
- Iain McKee as Paul
- Chelsee Healey as Katie
- Stacey Roca as Sue
Supporting cast
- Gordon Kane as Dave
- Ursula Holden-Gill as Helen
- Tracie Bennett as Bev
- Beatrice Kelley as Eileen Grimshaw
- Mel B as Claire
- Paul Copley as Terry Grimshaw
- Jessica Harris as Kelly
- Stuart Laing as Mike
- Maxine Finch as Gillian
- Meryl Hampton as Rita
- Scott Taylor as Kyle
- Steve Money as Bob
Guest cast
- Christopher Fulford as Rory
- John Howarth as Katy's Teacher
- Enid Dunn as Meg
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 21 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | February 8, 2003 | April 8, 2003 |
| Season 2 | 11 | September 8, 2003 | November 10, 2003 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 The responsibilities of potential fatherhood are weighing down on each in a different way: Carl's girlfriend is desperate for commitment, Jon is torturing himself over the daughter he gave up for adoption when he was 17, and Andy discovers that it is he who may be soon enjoying the pleasures of being a parent. |
February 8, 2003 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Jon takes drastic action when he finds out that his parents are divorcing and that he has no right to have contact with his daughter. Meanwhile, Andy is uncertain about girlfriend Emma's decision to abort their baby, and Carl having fun with 18-year-old Kelly, the daughter of one of his clients. |
February 11, 2003 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Carl pledges to help Jon find his daughter, but the first step is to find Tina. Emma demands a change of lifestyle after Andy is attacked on his round. |
February 18, 2003 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Carl and Emma are in love, although Carl is reluctant to broadcast the fact. Tina has graduated and is considering her career. Carl's stepsister Jane arrives on his doorstep, causing him to think about family loyalties. |
September 8, 2003 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 With Jon back in her life, Tina wants to make up for her lost teenage years. Emma is feeling insecure. Paul's drug habit is spiralling out of control. |
September 8, 2003 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Paul challenges Carl on his notion of friendship. Tine tries E for the first time. Carl finds an old friend. |
September 15, 2003 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC Three |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 8, 2003 |
| Last aired | November 10, 2003 |
| Runtime | 29 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Monday at 21:00:00 |