Boomers
- TV sitcom
- BBC One
- 2014 - 2016
- 13 episodes (2 series)
Comedy about a trio of newly-retired couples in Norfolk, rediscovering the joys of having free time to spend. Stars Alison Steadman, Philip Jackson, Russ Abbot, Stephanie Beacham, James Smith and more.
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Series 2, Episode 2 - Matt & Seb
Further details
Alan's in mid loft clear-out, having hired a skip for the purpose, when new couple Matt and Seb pop by to invite them to their housewarming party that night. The party is in full flow when the gang arrive.
John - having confessed to Alan that he's catnip to gay men - instead immediately attracts the attentions of Matt and Seb's dog Becks. Carol's keen to leave early as she and Trevor are coming to the end of a period of sexual lent, which has raised Trevor's anxiety levels. Maureen's just excited to be at a 'real gay party' - she used to be a regular at all the clubs back in the day - but Joyce has told her to keep a lid on it, as she doesn't want anyone thinking they're old fogies.
Meanwhile, Alan's spotted one of Joyce's old bedside tables that he had recently thrown out and thinks his hosts have stolen it, which they deny. Unconvinced, Alan tells John he's going to steal it back and enlists his help.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 1st April 2016
- Time
- 9pm
- Channel
- BBC One
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
Alison Steadman | Joyce |
Philip Jackson | Alan |
Russ Abbot | John |
Stephanie Beacham | Maureen |
James Smith | Trevor |
Paula Wilcox | Carol |
Lee Boardman | Matt |
Rhashan Stone | Seb |
Richard Pinto | Writer |
Sarah Cartwright | Script Editor |
Oriane Messina | Writer (Additional Material) |
Fay Rusling | Writer (Additional Material) |
Adam Miller | Director |
Paul Schlesinger | Producer |
Jimmy Mulville | Executive Producer |
Gregor Sharp | Executive Producer |
Mark Williams | Editor |
Jonathan Paul Green | Production Designer |
Ian Masterson | Composer |
Video
Sex noises
The gang are on their way to their new neighbours housewarming party.
Featuring: Alison Steadman (Joyce), Philip Jackson (Alan), Russ Abbot (John), Stephanie Beacham (Maureen), James Smith (Trevor), Paula Wilcox (Carol) & Lee Boardman (Matt).
Press
Every gag in the "modern world v retirement" book is used in Boomers, but the cast is so good it just about carries it off. This week, Alan's rant at the neighbours goes viral and a newly arrived couple, Matt and Seb, invite the Boomers to a houseparty. Maureen (Stephanie Beacham, as minxish as ever) tries to keep her gay icon status under wraps as Joyce (the brilliant Alison Steadman) tries to ingratiate herself. There's a farce involving an upcycled family heirloom and a small dog, but the one-liners are good.
Hannah Verdier, The Guardian, 1st April 2016