September Song (TV series) explained

Director:
  • David Richards
  • Graeme Harper
Starring:Russ Abbot
Michael Williams
Country:United Kingdom
Language:English
Network:ITV
Num Series:3
Num Episodes:20

September Song was a British bittersweet comedy-drama series, originally broadcast on the ITV channel in the United Kingdom. The drama unfolded over three series broadcast from 1 March 1993 to 21 March 1995 and starred comedian and actor Russ Abbot,[1] [2] in one of his first 'straight' television roles, as recently widowed ex-teacher Ted Fenwick, opposite Michael Williams[3] as Billy Balsam, an old school comedian and performer and longtime friend of Ted.

Cast

Episodes

Series 1 (1993)

No. overallNo. in series TitleAirdate
1 1"Episode 1"1 March 1993
2 2"Episode 2"8 March 1993
3 3"Episode 3"15 March 1993
4 4"Episode 4"22 March 1993
55 "Episode 5"29 March 1993
66 "Episode 6"5 April 1993

Series 2 (1994)

No. overallNo. in series TitleAirdate
71"Episode 1"1 March 1994
82"Episode 2"8 March 1994
93"Episode 3"15 March 1994
104"Episode 4"22 March 1994
115"Episode 5"30 March 1994
126"Episode 6"6 April 1994
137"Episode 7"13 April 1994

Series 3 (1995)

No. overall No. in series TitleAirdate
141"Episode 1"31 January 1995
152"Episode 2"7 February 1995
163"Episode 3"14 February 1995
174"Episode 4"28 February 1995
185"Episode 5"7 March 1995
196"Episode 6"14 March 1995
207"Episode 7"21 March 1995

Notes and References

  1. Interview with Russ Abbott concerning his transition from light-entertainment performer to serious acting roles, including 'September Song'. Published in The Stage, 26 May 2005. https://www.thestage.co.uk/features/2005/force-of-abbot-russ-abbot/
  2. Web site: From top to Bottom . 2023-06-28 . www.telegraph.co.uk.
  3. Michael Williams' Obituary at BBC News - Including mention of his critically acclaimed role in 'September Song' http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/459290.stm