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The series is produced by [[Tiger Aspect Productions]] for Sky1. The series is filmed in [[Hale, Greater Manchester|Hale]], Trafford,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://menmedia.co.uk/trafford/tv_and_showbiz/s/1411398_former_coronation_street_stars_all_smiles_during_filming_of_new_comedy_mount_pleasant |title=Former Coronation Street stars all smiles during filming of new comedy Mount Pleasant | Trafford News |publisher=menmedia.co.uk |date=2011-03-21 |accessdate=2011-09-27}}</ref> [[Chorlton-cum-Hardy|Chorlton]], [[Manchester]], and at [[The Sharp Project]] studio in [[Newton Heath]], Manchester. The first series was filmed throughout June 2011. As of 2015, the show has aired five series |
The series is produced by [[Tiger Aspect Productions]] for Sky1. The series is filmed in [[Hale, Greater Manchester|Hale]], Trafford,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://menmedia.co.uk/trafford/tv_and_showbiz/s/1411398_former_coronation_street_stars_all_smiles_during_filming_of_new_comedy_mount_pleasant |title=Former Coronation Street stars all smiles during filming of new comedy Mount Pleasant | Trafford News |publisher=menmedia.co.uk |date=2011-03-21 |accessdate=2011-09-27}}</ref> [[Chorlton-cum-Hardy|Chorlton]], [[Manchester]], and at [[The Sharp Project]] studio in [[Newton Heath]], Manchester. The first series was filmed throughout June 2011. As of 2015, the show has aired five series. |
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| Mount Pleasant | |
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| Genre | Comedy-drama |
| Created by | Sarah Hooper |
| Written by | Sarah Hooper (2011–13) Mark Brotherhood (2012–) Amy Roberts (2014–) Loren McLaughlan (2014–) |
| Directed by | Dewi Humphreys (2011–13) Dominic Leclerc (2011) Dermot Boyd (2012–) Ian Barnes (2012–) |
| Starring | See Cast and characters |
| Composer | Jonathan Whitehead |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
| No. of series | 5 (+ Special) |
| No. of episodes | 42 (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Producers | Siobhan Rhodes (2011) Howard Ella (2012–13) Jane Wallbank (2013) Brett Wilson (2013) Serena Cullen (2014–) |
| Editors | Chris Wadsworth (2011–12) Clive Barrett (2011) Jim Hampton (2013–) |
| Running time | 60 minutes (inc. adverts) |
| Production company | Tiger Aspect Productions |
| Original release | |
| Network | Sky 1 (2011, 2015–) Sky Living (2012–2014) |
| Release | 24 August 2011 – Present |
Mount Pleasant is a British comedy-drama which first aired on Sky 1 on 24 August 2011.[1] The show moved to Sky Living in 2012, before moving back to Sky 1 in 2015.
Premise
The show is about the day-to-day life of the main character Lisa, her husband, parents, as well as neighbours, and colleagues. Each episode is an hour long (including adverts) and takes place in various locations, including the cul-de-sac Lisa lives in, her workplace, local pub The Dog and Dart, and her widowed friend's café.
Production
The series is produced by Tiger Aspect Productions for Sky1. The series is filmed in Hale, Trafford,[2] Chorlton, Manchester, and at The Sharp Project studio in Newton Heath, Manchester. The first series was filmed throughout June 2011. As of 2015, the show has aired five series.
Cast and characters
Current
| Actor/actress | Character | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sally Lindsay | Lisa Johnson | Series 1–Present |
| Daniel Ryan | Dan Johnson | Series 1–Present |
| Bobby Ball | Barry Harris | Series 1–Present |
| Paula Wilcox | Pauline Johnson | Series 1–Present |
| Adrian Bower | Greg | Series 1–Present |
| Neil Fitzmaurice | Fergus | Series 1–Present |
| Ainsley Howard | Denise | Series 1–Present |
| James Dreyfus[3] | Roger | Series 2–Present |
| Samantha Womack | Tanya Dawson | Series 3–Present |
| Nigel Harman | Bradley Dawson | Series 3–Present |
| Nicola Millbank | Ella Dawson | Series 3–Present |
| Nicola Hughes | Jenna Miller | Series 5–Present |
| Patrick Robinson | Cameron Miller | Series 5–Present |
| Ellen Thomas | Nana Miller | Series 5–Present |
| Asan N'Jie | Finn Miller | Series 5–Present |
Former
| Actor/actress | Character | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kris Sleater | Lloyd | Series 1 |
| Pauline Collins | Sue Harris | Series 1–2 |
| Angela Griffin | Shelley | Series 1–2 |
| Liza Tarbuck | Kate | Series 1–2 |
| Owen McDonnell | Jack | Series 1–2 |
| Diane Morgan | Talia | Series 1–2 |
| Alexander Kirk | Jim | Series 1–2 |
| Claire Goose | Kim | Series 2 |
| Robson Green | Chris | Series 2 |
| Sophia Di Martino | Amber | Series 3 |
| Siân Reeves | Bianca | Series 1–4 |
| David Bradley[3] | Charlie Johnson | Series 2–4 |
| George Sampson | Gary | Series 2–4 |
| Daniel Ings | Robbie Johnson | Series 4 |
DVD release
The complete first series of Mount Pleasant was released on DVD on 3 September 2012.[4]
The complete second series of Mount Pleasant was released on DVD on 21 October 2013.[5]
References
- ^ "Production starts on new Sky comedy drama Mount Pleasant". British Comedy Guide. 2 March 2011. Retrieved 14 September 2011.
- ^ "Former Coronation Street stars all smiles during filming of new comedy Mount Pleasant | Trafford News". menmedia.co.uk. 2011-03-21. Retrieved 2011-09-27.
- ^ a b "Mount Pleasant - Series 2 - Tiger Aspect". Tiger Aspect Productions. 21 August 2012. Retrieved 30 August 2012.
- ^ "Mount Pleasant - Series 1 [DVD]". Amazon.co.uk. Retrieved 23 October 2014.
- ^ "Mount Pleasant - Season 2 [DVD]". Amazon.co.uk. Retrieved 23 October 2014.