Waiting for God (1990–1994)

When Tom Ballard moves to Bayview Retirement Vilage, he meets Diana Trent, a feisty old woman who complains about everything and wants nothing more than just to die. Much to the dislike of ... See full summary »

Stars:

Graham Crowden, Stephanie Cole, Daniel Hill

1 win & 1 nomination.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Graham Crowden	...	Tom (47 episodes, 1990-1994)
Stephanie Cole	...	Diana (47 episodes, 1990-1994)
Daniel Hill	...	Harvey Bains (47 episodes, 1990-1994)
Janine Duvitski	...	Jane (47 episodes, 1990-1994)
Andrew Tourell	...	Geoffrey (46 episodes, 1990-1994)
Sandra Payne	...	Marion (46 episodes, 1990-1994)
Michael Bilton	...	Basil (27 episodes, 1990-1993)
Dawn Hope	...	Jenny (26 episodes, 1990-1994)

Storyline

When Tom Ballard moves to Bayview Retirement Vilage, he meets Diana Trent, a feisty old woman who complains about everything and wants nothing more than just to die. Much to the dislike of Harvey Baines, the head of the home, the two form a friendship and eventually a romance, helping each other out of tight situations. Tom's son, Geofrey, and daughter-in-law, Marion (whom Tom doesn't particularly like) are constantly stopping in and Jane, a worker at the home, is Diana's worst nightmare being constantly cheerful. Together, though, Tom and Diana make it together while they are waiting for God.

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Plot Keywords:

sitcom | senior citizen | retirement home | cynicism | elderly | 

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Genres:

Comedy

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

28 June 1990 (UK)

Filming Locations:

Oaken Holt, Oxfordshire, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min 30 min (47 episodes)

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Goofs

In the episode where Tom thwarts Harvey's building plans by leading the residents outside to show them the habitat of the great crested newt, Diana and Jane stop to talk in front of the windows outside Bayview. There are scene shifters visible through the windows throughout their conversation.

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Quotes

[repeated line]
Harvey Bains: Jane, you're touching me.

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Connections

Featured in The Funny Ladies of British Comedy (2004)

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Soundtracks

"Trout Quintet, Op. 114"
by Franz Schubert
Performed by The Nash Ensemble

User Reviews

Superb!

This is one of my all-time favorite TV shows. The acting is incredible and the characters and story lines seem real. It doesn't sugarcoat the aspect of aging and the show deals with issues our elderly face every day. My children even watched this program when they were young and found it hilarious! Diana Trent is gritty, cantankerous, and possesses a dry wit. She also knows how and when to apply her cane to those in need. I want to be just like her when I am older! Harvey Baines is hilarious and ever so patient with a somewhat demanding Diana. Diana and Harvey are the central characters but the rest of the cast of characters all add their own personal charm. The show is timeless and unlike any I've ever seen before or will probably see again.