The read
The series ran 2 seasons across 13 episodes and has finished, so there is no cliffhanger risk.
Synopsis
Harry Springer (Tim Healey) and Duggie Strachan (Clive Russell) are ex-Army pals who served in the Falkland Islands together. Duggie was an infantryman, up at the 'sharp end', while Harry was in the Catering Corps. Harry saved Duggie's life - at least, that's what Harry reckons. Nowadays, Harry is the proud owner of the seedy Olympic Hotel in Smethwick and Duggie, now a teacher, is one of his reluctant guests. The hotel is populated mainly by drunks, homeless people on Social Security, asylum seekers and illegal immigrants.
Ratings
IMDb7.9/10
4 audience votes
Seasons
| 1 | Season 1 | 7 ep1998 |
| 2 | Season 2 | 6 ep2000 |
Key crew
- John SullivanWriter
- Tony DowDirector
Cast
- Tim HealyCast
- Clive RussellCast
- Zita SattarCast
- Kim WallCast
Stills
Themes
hotelsitcomworkplace comedy