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Streets Apart is a British sitcom written and created by Adrienne Conway which ran for two series between 24 October 1988 and 9 October 1989 and it was broadcast on BBC1. Starring Amanda Redman and James Hazeldine, the series followed the two teenage sweethearts, Sylvia and Bernie are reunited after 20 years of separation and a clear spark between them remains, but the two now lead very different lives.[1]
| Streets Apart | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Sitcom |
| Created by | Adrienne Conway |
| Directed by | Sue Bysh |
| Starring |
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| Theme music composer | David Mackay |
| Opening theme | "Streets Apart" by Neil Lockwood |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
| No. of series | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 12 |
| Production | |
| Producer | Sue Bysh |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Network | BBC1 |
| Release | 24 October 1988 – 9 October 1989 |
Cast
edit- Amanda Redman – Sylvia Grant
- James Hazeldine – Bernie Walters
- June Barry – Jenny
- Desmond McNamara – Cliff
- Julie Saunders – Tiffany
- Neil Kagan – Paul
- Anna Murphy – Mandy
- Michael Elwyn – James (series 2)
- Diane Langton – Rene (series 2)
Episodes
edit| Series | Episodes | Originally aired | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First aired | Last aired | |||
| 1 | 6 | 24 October 1988 | 28 November 1988 | |
| 2 | 6 | 4 September 1989 | 9 October 1989 | |
Series 1 (1988)
edit| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | "Episode 1" | Sue Bysh | Adrienne Conway | 24 October 1988 | |
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Bernie, although widowed, has a comfortable home, two happy children and makes a reasonable living as a cabbie. Sylvia is a successful literary agent, owns a flat in an elegant part of London and has a busy social life. All this has taken her a long way from the area of London in which both she and Bernie grew up, but has she really changed so very much?[2] | ||||||
| 2 | 2 | "Episode 2" | Sue Bysh | Adrienne Conway | 31 October 1988 | |
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'Bernie must be told the truth' - but the best laid plans....[3] | ||||||
| 3 | 3 | "Episode 3" | Sue Bysh | Adrienne Conway | 7 November 1988 | |
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Against his better judgment, Bernie is persuaded to lure Sylvia to his house.[4] | ||||||
| 4 | 4 | "Episode 4" | Sue Bysh | Adrienne Conway | 14 November 1988 | |
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Prompted by Jenny, Sylvia decides to visit Bernie, with unexpected results.[5] | ||||||
| 5 | 5 | "Episode 5" | Sue Bysh | Adrienne Conway | 21 November 1988 | |
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Bernie and Sylvia independently arrive at the conclusion that the only way to sort things out would be to spend a weekend alone - together.[6] | ||||||
| 6 | 6 | "Episode 6" | Sue Bysh | Adrienne Conway | 28 November 1988 | |
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The weekend away, when all will be revealed; but not necessarily only what is planned.[7] | ||||||
Series 2 (1989)
edit| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 1 | "Episode 1" | Sue Bysh | Adrienne Conway | 4 September 1989 | |
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After their weekend away together everything should be fine - but Bernie is upset and Sylvia is confused.[8] | ||||||
| 8 | 2 | "Episode 2" | Sue Bysh | Adrienne Conway | 11 September 1989 | |
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Gran has good news but Bernie and Sylvia need to talk. When they do, their future seems uncertain.[9] | ||||||
| 9 | 3 | "Episode 3" | Sue Bysh | Adrienne Conway | 18 September 1989 | |
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It looks as though Sylvia has a rival for Bernie's attentions, but then a trip down memory lane brings them closer.[10] | ||||||
| 10 | 4 | "Episode 4" | Sue Bysh | Adrienne Conway | 25 September 1989 | |
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Cliffs sister Rene continues to pursue Bernie, but his thoughts are still with Sylvia. He thinks that she should spend time getting to know his children. Sylvia agrees - but not without some apprehension.[11] | ||||||
| 11 | 5 | "Episode 5" | Sue Bysh | Adrienne Conway | 2 October 1989 | |
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Mandy is playing Bernie up but Rene comes to the rescue! Sylvia makes a discovery and has a visit from a friend from the States. She throws a party - which once again brings home to Bernie the difference in their lifestyles. Despite how they feel about each other, they are still 'Streets Apart'.[12] | ||||||
| 12 | 6 | "Episode 6" | Sue Bysh | Adrienne Conway | 9 October 1989 | |
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Sylvia receives some news which sends her back to Bernie, but his daughter Mandy has other ideas. Sylvia decides she needs to get away from it all.[13] | ||||||
Reception
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References
edit- ^ "Streets Apart – Sitcom – British Comedy Guide". Comedy.org.uk. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
- ^ "Streets Apart: Series 1, Episode 1". 24 October 1988. p. 78 – via BBC Genome.
- ^ "Streets Apart: Series 1, Episode 2". 31 October 1988. p. 78 – via BBC Genome.
- ^ "Streets Apart: Series 1, Episode 3". 7 November 1988. p. 78 – via BBC Genome.
- ^ "Streets Apart: Series 1, Episode 4". 14 November 1988. p. 78 – via BBC Genome.
- ^ "Streets Apart: Series 1, Episode 5". 21 November 1988. p. 78 – via BBC Genome.
- ^ "Streets Apart: Series 1, Episode 6". 28 November 1988. p. 78 – via BBC Genome.
- ^ "Streets Apart: Series 2, Episode 1". 4 September 1989. p. 78 – via BBC Genome.
- ^ "Streets Apart: Series 2, Episode 2". 11 September 1989. p. 78 – via BBC Genome.
- ^ "Streets Apart: Series 2, Episode 3". 18 September 1989. p. 78 – via BBC Genome.
- ^ "Streets Apart: Series 2, Episode 4". 25 September 1989. p. 78 – via BBC Genome.
- ^ "Streets Apart: Series 2, Episode 5". 2 October 1989. p. 78 – via BBC Genome.
- ^ "Streets Apart: Series 2, Episode 6". 9 October 1989. p. 78 – via BBC Genome.