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Being Eileen

Being Eileen

ComedyDrama
2013, Show
Being Eileen is a BBC "heart-warming" comedy-drama which began as a new six-part series on 4 February, and ended on 11 March 2013. Originally titled Lapland, it was first broadcast in the United Kingdom on BBC One on 24 December 2011. Although initially a single 75-minute episode which was set in Lapland, Finland, it was announced to having a series renamed Being Eileen, consisting of six 30 minute episodes, due to the success of the single episode. The series, written by Michael Wynne, features an ensemble cast. Headed by Sue Johnston, who plays Eileen Lewis, the programme focusses on her, the widowed matriarch of a "large, close-knit and dysfunctional Northern family". The single episode focused on the family's visit to Lapland, whilst the series focusses on their life in Birkenhead. Elizabeth Berrington and Stephen Graham, play Eileen's children, whilst William Ash and Julie Graham play their partners.
Country: United Kingdom
Cast:
Elizabeth Berrington,
Sue Johnston,
Julie Graham,
William Ash
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Elizabeth Berrington
As Paula Cooper
Sue Johnston
As Eileen Lewis
Julie Graham
As Mandy Lewis
William Ash
As Ray Cooper
Dean Andrews
As Pete Lewis
Connor Dempsey
As Ethan Lewis
Adam Scotland
As Jack Cooper
Ellis Murphy
As Liam Cooper

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"Being Eileen" is a heart-warming comedy-drama series that follows the life of Eileen Lewis, a recently widowed grandmother, as she navigates her way through the ups and downs of family life in Birkenhead. With the help of her eccentric family, including her children Paula and Pete, and her grandchildren, Eileen embarks on a journey of self-discovery and independence. The series is full of wit and humor, and features an all-star cast, including Sue Johnston, Elizabeth Berrington, and Stephen Graham. With its relatable characters and engaging storylines, "Being Eileen" is a must-watch for anyone looking for a feel-good comedy with a touch of drama.

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