| Programme: |
The Abbey |
| Broadcast: |
2007 (ITV1) |
| Episodes: |
1 (Pilot) - Full series now commissioned although latest reports suggest it has been shelved due to cast problems |
| Starring: |
Morwenna Banks, Russell Brand, Omid Djalili, Reece Shearsmith, Liz Smith, Miranda Hart, Tamsin Egerton |
| Written by: |
Morwenna Banks |
| Produced by: |
Alison MacPhail |
| Directed by: |
Jonny Campbell |
| Production: |
Baby Cow Productions  |
| Synopsis: |
The Abbey is a sanctuary for the notorious, the dysfunctional and the publicly shamed. Opened by shambolic ex-rock star Marianne Hope following a very public nervous breakdown, the rambling country retreat offers new age therapy to the tired and emotional.
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| BSG Review: |
This pilot wasn't too bad - there were some funny moments in the half hour (Omid Djalili was great). The Abbey did suffer from thinking it was a funnier programme than it actually was. Also please take note Morwenna: it is difficult to find eating disorders or drug addiction funny.
ITV were clearly happy enough with the pilot as they have ordered a full series from Baby Cow, although we now hear that, due to cast problems (i.e. everyone is too busy) this project has been shelved. |
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THE ABBEY
