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Waiting for God
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Waiting for God

1990-06-28 · 30 min / episode · ★ 7.4

Comedy

Refusing to succumb to old age, Tom Ballard and Diana Trent are a pair of seasoned delinquents that cause many headaches. Their uneasy alliance is destined to make life difficult at the Bayview Retirement Village.

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Creators
Michael Aitkens
Production companies
BBC
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Ended

Top Cast

Stephanie ColeStephanie ColeDiana Trent
Graham CrowdenGraham CrowdenTom Ballard
Daniel HillDaniel HillHarvey Bains
Janine DuvitskiJanine DuvitskiJane Edwards
Andrew TourellAndrew TourellGeoffrey Ballard
Sandra PayneSandra PayneMarion Ballard
Paddy WardJamie Edwards

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