

Sensitive Skin
2005-11-10 · 30 min / episode · ★ 7.4
Bittersweet comedy about a 61-year-old former model trying to cope with life in London.
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- Creators
- Hugo Blick
- Production companies
- Baby Cow Productions, BBC
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Ended
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Joanna LumleyDavina JacksonTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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