"Barbara" (1995) TV series 1995-2003

Director:

Richard Boden

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4

Release Date:

10 July 1995 (UK)

Genre:

Comedy

Plot:

Whether she likes it or not the out-spoken, no-nonsense Yorkshire woman Barbara ('Gwen Taylor' ) has become the agony aunt...

Plot Keywords:

Yorkshire | Receptionist | Family Relationships | Sitcom | Male Female Relationship

Awards:

1 nomination

Cast

Gwen Taylor	...	Barbara Liversidge / ... (29 episodes, 1995-2003)
Sam Kelly	...	Ted Liversidge / ... (29 episodes, 1995-2003)
Benedict Sandiford	...	Neil Liversidge (26 episodes, 1999-2003)
Elizabeth Carling	...	Linda Pond (24 episodes, 1999-2003)
Mark Benton	...	Martin Pond (24 episodes, 1999-2003)
Sherrie Hewson	...	Jean (21 episodes, 1999-2003)
Madge Hindle	...	Doreen (20 episodes, 1995-2003)
John Arthur	...	Phil (16 episodes, 1999-2003)

Series Directed by
Richard Boden		(unknown episodes)

Series Writing credits
Mark Bussell		(29 episodes, 1995-2003)
Rob Clark		(29 episodes, 1995-2003)
Ramsay Gilderdale		(29 episodes, 1995-2003)
Graham Mark Walker		(29 episodes, 1995-2003)
Justin Sbresni		(22 episodes, 2000-2003)

Series Produced by
Richard Boden	....	executive producer (unknown episodes)
Mark Bussell	....	producer (unknown episodes)
Justin Sbresni	....	producer (unknown episodes)
Nick Symons	....	executive producer (unknown episodes)

Series Original Music by
Peter Baikie		(unknown episodes)

Series Casting by
Karen Evans		(unknown episodes)
Sally Fincher		(unknown episodes)

Series Production Design by
Tony Ferris		(unknown episodes)

Series Costume Design by
Sally Plum		(10 episodes, 2000-2003)

Series Makeup Department
Lizzie Tyers	....	makeup supervisor (unknown episodes)
Erika Wareing	....	makeup supervisor (unknown episodes)

Series Production Management
Phil Jowett	....	production manager (unknown episodes)

Series Art Department
Dave Beeson	....	graphic designer (unknown episodes)
Terry Firth	....	production buyer (unknown episodes)
Simon Sands	....	setting supervisor (unknown episodes)

Series Sound Department
Paul Crichton	....	location sound (unknown episodes)
Peter Knowles	....	location sound (unknown episodes)
Tim Partridge	....	location sound (unknown episodes)
Dave Sansom	....	sound director (unknown episodes)
Tim Wheeler	....	dubbing mixer (unknown episodes)

Series Stunts
Frank Henson	....	stunts (unknown episodes)
Nick Hobbs	....	stunts (unknown episodes)
Dave Holland	....	stunts (unknown episodes)
Tina Maskell	....	stunt double (unknown episodes)
Chrissy Monk	....	stunts (unknown episodes)
Brian Nickels	....	stunt double (unknown episodes)
Trevor Steedman	....	stunts (unknown episodes)

Series Camera and Electrical Department
Tony Blackmore	....	camera operator (11 episodes, 2002-2003)
Derek Constable	....	lighting director (unknown episodes)
John Crawley	....	lighting supervisor (unknown episodes)
Pat Melody	....	lighting supervisor (unknown episodes)
Phil Pearce	....	camera operator (unknown episodes)

Series Editorial Department
Scott Hinchcliffe	....	on-line editor (6 episodes, 1999)
Moyra Bird	....	vision mixer (unknown episodes)
Phil Moss	....	editor: video tape (unknown episodes)
Naomi Neufeld	....	vision mixer (unknown episodes)
Barry Osment	....	editor: video tape (unknown episodes)

Series Other crew
Idris Ahmed	....	location supervisor (unknown episodes)
Duncan Chandler	....	senior floor manager (unknown episodes)
Deborah Constable	....	floor manager / stage manager (unknown episodes)
Daniel Crunkhorn	....	production accountant (unknown episodes)
Robert Firth	....	vision (unknown episodes)
Andy Foster	....	floor manager (unknown episodes)
Adrian Huckfield	....	videotape engineer (unknown episodes)
Gaye Malpass	....	production coordinator (unknown episodes)
Pat Morgan	....	production assistant / script supervisor (unknown episodes)
Andy Stenning	....	floor manager (unknown episodes)
Kenneth Ward	....	stage manager (unknown episodes)
Jane White	....	production coordinator (unknown episodes)

Production Companies

• Carlton Television

Distributors

• Independent Television (ITV)

Runtime:

27 min (29 episodes)

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Colour:

Colour

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

Australia:PG

Filming Locations:

Central TV Studios, Lenton Lane, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, UK

Company:

Carlton Television

we liked it,but we're american,so who knows....

didn't see one with a dead body, but loved the episode where they bricked up her doorway. a good example of someone causing themselves the most harm. we are flying in the face of the other reviewers,but we enjoyed the show. we also like fine romance,are you being served,as time goes by, and one foot in the grave. wish more of our american comedy was as much developed and fun.....I have always like the dry British wit. Barbara reminds me of so folks I actually know, that is why it is even more fun. I didn't find it "predictable,and trite" I found it very down to earth. It may not have been good enough for more than 2 seasons, but it was fun to watch anyway.