Class Act (1994– )

Kate Swift has always know her place in the world. "I was a rich bitch! I was good at it! I liked it!" Imagine her horror when both her husband and all her ill-gotten cash vanish, leaving ... See full summary »

Stars:

Joanna Lumley, John Bowe, Nadine Garner

Cast

Series cast summary:
Joanna Lumley	...	Kate Swift (14 episodes, 1994-1995)
John Bowe	...	Jack Booker (14 episodes, 1994-1995)
Nadine Garner	...	Gloria O'Grady (14 episodes, 1994-1995)
Richard Vernon	...	Sir Horace Mainwaring (14 episodes, 1994-1995)
James Gaddas	...	D.I. Latham (13 episodes, 1994-1995)
Neil McCaul	...	Joe Addison (13 episodes, 1994-1995)

Storyline

Kate Swift has always know her place in the world. "I was a rich bitch! I was good at it! I liked it!" Imagine her horror when both her husband and all her ill-gotten cash vanish, leaving her to fend for herself for the first time ever. Add in her mad old dad, Sir Horrace Mainwaring, boozy journalist Jack, Australian ex-criminal Gloria and Detective Inspector Latham, a sarcastic policeman and it's a recipe for trouble!

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Plot Keywords:

journalist | detective | class differences | burglar | financial problem | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Also Known As:

Судебный процесс

Company Credits

Production Co:

Cinema Verity, Carlton Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min 60 min (14 episodes)

Color:

Color

User Reviews

Utterly hysterical - one of Joanna's best!

Although it only ran for two series - a total of fourteen episodes - "Class Act" is a hysterical comedy showcasing Britian's national treasure, Ms. Joanna Lumley, at her finest.

For those that know her as Pasty from Ab Fab - you won't be disappointed - as the character Kate Swift revels in her own selfishness and vileness - readily hiding that heart of gold underneath.

The supporting actors are wonderful and the relationships they build with Kate quite intriguing - especially her antics with the Detective Latham. The "will they"/"won't they" tension with journalist Jack give the comedy-drama it's romantic edge, although it is subtly played and sadly, never quite resolved.

All in all - if you are a Lumley fan or just looking for some laughs, be sure to check this out!