Clatterford (2006– )
"Jam & Jerusalem" (original title)

The comical misadventures of friends involved with a women's club. Based on the BBC series "Jam and Jerusalem".

Stars:

Sue Johnston, Dawn French, Maggie Steed

1 nomination.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Sue Johnston	...	Sal Vine (19 episodes, 2006-2009)
Dawn French	...	Rosie Bales (18 episodes, 2006-2009)
Maggie Steed	...	Eileen Pike (18 episodes, 2006-2009)
Jennifer Saunders	...	Caroline Martin (18 episodes, 2006-2009)
Sally Phillips	...	Tash Vine (17 episodes, 2006-2009)
Pauline McLynn	...	Tippi Haddem (17 episodes, 2006-2009)
Rosie Cavaliero	...	Kate Bales (16 episodes, 2006-2009)
Suzy Aitchison	...	Susie (16 episodes, 2006-2009)
Patrick Barlow	...	Vicar (15 episodes, 2006-2009)
Simon Farnaby	...	Spike (13 episodes, 2006-2009)
Salima Saxton	...	Yasmeen Vine (13 episodes, 2006-2009)
Doreen Mantle	...	Queenie (12 episodes, 2006-2008)
David Mitchell	...	Dr. James Vine (12 episodes, 2006-2009)
Hazel John	...	Pauline (12 episodes, 2006-2009)
Thomas Assafuah	...	Raph (10 episodes, 2006-2009)
Robbie Richardson	...	Colin Haddem (9 episodes, 2006-2008)
Nigel Lindsay	...	Marcus (9 episodes, 2006-2008)
Elanor Grimes	...	Janine, Spar Girl (9 episodes, 2006-2009)
Menna Trussler	...	Megan Boyd (8 episodes, 2006-2009)

Storyline

The comical misadventures of friends involved with a women's club. Based on the BBC series "Jam and Jerusalem".

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Plot Keywords:

womens club | rural england | english countryside | alternative comedy | community | 

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Genres:

Comedy

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Details

Official Sites:

BBC [United Kingdom] BBC America [United States]

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

24 November 2006 (UK)

Also Known As:

Clatterford

Filming Locations:

North Tawton, Devon, England, UK

Box Office

Budget:

£250,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), Saunders & French Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min 60 min (2009) 30 min (2006-2008)

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

The title, "Jam and Jerusalem," specifically refers to the hymn "Jerusalem", which is a hallmark of women's clubs in the UK and is traditionally sung during each meeting. The title also refers to the idea that these women's groups have discussions about domestic topics, such jam-making. As these references are largely unknown in the U.S., the title was changed to "Clatterford" to make the series more relevant to American audiences.

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Connections

Featured in Loose Women: Episode #13.214 (2009)

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Soundtracks

"Village Green Preservation Society"
Written by Ray Davies
Performed by Kate Rusby

User Reviews

Excellent

This is a lovely program about life in a small village. Having grown up in a small town I can identify with the different personalities you find in small villages and towns everywhere. It's not supposed to be side split-tingly funny but a gentle poke at the small town politics that occur in a "ladies guild" sort of organisation. We had them in my home town and I would imagine just about every small town has them still. If you have never encountered this sort of life I pity you and this program will bore you but if you have the luck to live in such a place you will see the funny side of things and maybe even see yourself in one of the characters. I look forward to series two!