Room at the Bottom

Room at the Bottom (1986-1988)

EndedScripted showComedy

Starring James Bolam, Keith Barron and Richard Wilson, Room at the Bottom is John Antrobus's outrageous satire on the bullying, rivalry and corruption rife within the commercial television sector; co-scripted by Antrobus and Steptoe and Son/Hancock's Half Hour's Ray Galton, the series casts Bolam as a luckless light-entertainment producer and Barron as his tyrannical boss.

Former drama producer Nesbitt Gunn's recent sacking has turned his life upside down. The offer of a new position in his company's Light Entertainment department fails to entice him, and he barricades himself in his office in protest. When calm reasoning fails to winkle him out – and entreaties from the Chaplain end in accusations of blasphemy – all concerned decide that it's time to wheel in the big guns...

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EpisodeNameAirdate
S02E07Megla on the Orient ExpressJun 26, 1988
S02E06The AccidentJun 19, 1988
S02E05The Opera SingerJun 12, 1988
S02E04WitchcraftJun 5, 1988
S02E03The HostageMay 29, 1988
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Room at the Bottom premiere?

Room at the Bottom premiered on September 26, 1986.

Who created Room at the Bottom?

Room at the Bottom was created by Bernard McKenna.

Who directed Room at the Bottom?

The episodes of Room at the Bottom were directed by Jim Goddard, Mike Vardy, Robin Nash and Edward Bennett.

Who played the lead character of Room at the Bottom?

James Bolam played the lead character of Andrew Beltravers in Room at the Bottom.

Who played the character of Peter Brant in Room at the Bottom?

Peter Bowles played the character of Peter Brant in Room at the Bottom.

In which place is Room at the Bottom set?

Room at the Bottom is set in a commercial law firm.

What was the working title for Room at the Bottom?

The working title for Room at the Bottom was "Lowest Common Denominator".

How many episodes were produced in the first season of Room at the Bottom?

The first season of Room at the Bottom consisted of six episodes.

Who played the character of Martine in Room at the Bottom?

Martine was played by actress Caroline Langrishe in Room at the Bottom.

What was the primary language used in Room at the Bottom?

The primary language used in Room at the Bottom was English.

What is the genre of Room at the Bottom?

Room at the Bottom is a British sitcom television series.

Who played the character of Alison in Room at the Bottom?

Alison was played by actress Deborah Grant in Room at the Bottom.

What year was the final episode of Room at the Bottom aired?

The final episode of Room at the Bottom aired on November 7, 1986.

Who played the character of Harvey in Room at the Bottom?

Harvey was played by actor John Nettleton in Room at the Bottom.

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