Blue Heaven, 1994
Blue Heaven made it’s debut as a one off pilot episode as part of Channel 4’s Bunch Of Five series back in 1992. Frank Skinner was joined by a host of well known names such as Bill Bailey. Philip Glenister and Beryl Reid as guest stars.
Two years later in 1994 the channel screened a full series of six episodes.
Summary
Frank Sandford has high hopes for his pop duo: Blue Heaven. However his home life is less than satisfactory, his Father, Jim, is a local hard man whose favourite son is in prison, whilst his Mother can only be described as the perfect match.
Despite the lack of parental support Frank is determined to succeed as a pop star and that his favourite football team, West Bromwich Albion, will win the cup!
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Cast
Frank Skinner – Frank Sandford
Conleth Hill – Roache
Paula Wilcox – Ivy Sandford
John Forgeham – Jim Sandford
Nadim Sawatha – Prem
Peter Corey – Ralph
Details
Channel: Channel 4
Written and Created By: Frank Skinner
Original Transmission Dates: 10th June 1992 (pilot), 30th July – 3rd September 1994 (series)