Prospects 

Prospects is a comedy drama series originally shown on Channel 4. The 12 episodes followed two East End 'geezer' characters - Jimmy 'Pincy' Pince played by Gary Olsen and Billy 'Bill' ... See full summary »

Stars:

Gary Olsen, Brian Bovell, Peter Lovstrom

Cast

Series cast summary:
Gary Olsen	...	Pincey 12 episodes, 1986
Brian Bovell	...	Billy 12 episodes, 1986
Peter Lovstrom	...	Mickey Smith 8 episodes, 1986
Chrissie Cotterill	...	Mona 7 episodes, 1986
Ben Howard	...	Halforth 5 episodes, 1986
Mike Savage	...	Del 5 episodes, 1986

Storyline

Prospects is a comedy drama series originally shown on Channel 4. The 12 episodes followed two East End 'geezer' characters - Jimmy 'Pincy' Pince played by Gary Olsen and Billy 'Bill' Pearson played by Brian Bovell whilst they try to scratch a living in London's Isle of Dogs. It's many themes, often with comedic results, we're 'motivated' by the then UK's government, social decay, racism and general decline in employment opportunities.

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Plot Keywords:

east end london | unemployment | working class | black british | interracial friendship | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

19 February 1986 (UK)

Filming Locations:

The Royal Masonic School, Bushey, Hertfordshire, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

Euston Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min (12 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

User Reviews

full of prise

From the early days of Channel 4, this program was a breath of fresh air reminded me of my youth in the east End it was full of laughs with a serious side as well, for some reason it has never been repeated, 10/10

All the main cast have also appeared in "the Bill at some time or other, And Brian Bovell having great success as Jez in the great comedy Gimme, Gimme, Gimme. it's also ashame when we lose such talent as Gary Olsen who died of cancer in 2000.

I just wish they would show a rerun of this great Comedy.