Linda Green (2001–2002)

Creator:

Paul Abbott

Stars:

Liza Tarbuck, Sean Gallagher, Claire Rushbrook

2 wins & 1 nomination.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Liza Tarbuck	...	Linda Green (20 episodes, 2001-2002)
Sean Gallagher	...	Jimmy McKenzie (10 episodes, 2001-2002)
Claire Rushbrook	...	Michelle Fenton (10 episodes, 2001-2002)
Daniel Ryan	...	Darren Alexander (10 episodes, 2001-2002)
Rachel Davies	...	Iris Green (10 episodes, 2001-2002)
Dave Hill	...	Frank Green (10 episodes, 2001-2002)
Jessica Harris	...	Katy Green (9 episodes, 2001-2002)

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

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Genres:

Drama | Comedy

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Details

Official Sites:

BBC [uk] Red Production Company [uk]

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

30 October 2001 (UK)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Red Production Company

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min 30 min (20 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Kathy Burke turned down the lead.

User Reviews

I had more sympathy for Norman Bates.

This refers to one particular episode as opposed to the whole series.

It concerns Linda and her mates gatecrashing the funeral of someone they've never even met just for 'fun'. They giggle at the audacity of their cruel dare during the service of a girl who died young, whom they pretend was a close schoolfriend...And, get this - the grieving mother even forgives Linda for permanently marring the memorial of her daughter.

I think this was in the first series. I immediately lost sympathy for characters capable of such insensitivity, and didn't watch any further episodes as a consequence. Nor did I derive any satirical point from the proceedings. It seems the writer must've thought "Haha...They gatecrash a funeral...No one's done that in a sitcom before...".

Linda's a monster.