Richard Beckinsale
Bloomers (1979)
Season 1
Bloomers was a short-lived British sitcom starring Richard Beckinsale that was aired in 1979. It was in production in 1979 but only five episodes were made before Beckinsale died suddenly from a heart attack just before a planned rehearsal for the sixth and final episode of the first series. Bloomers was immediately shelved, though the five completed episodes were broadcast later in the same year.
Released Sept. 26, 1979
Episode 30 min
None+
Genres: Comedy
Keywords: imdb.unemployed-actor, imdb.sitcom, imdb.florist, imdb.sitcom-comedy
Network: BBC Two
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
S1E1 - Partnership
After another argument with Lena about work, Stan decides it's time to get a job. As luck would have it he meets Dingley and they strike up a friendship which result in them going in to partnership in his Florist shop.
Sept. 27, 1979, midnight
S1E2 - Episode 2
Stan's first day as a florist/gardener is a memorable one but not for all the reasons he planned. Lena can't understand the sudden change in his character while Diana has less to worry about.
Oct. 4, 1979, midnight
S1E3 - Episode 3
It's ironic for Stan that as a florist he should get an order from a film studio for Christmas trees - but, actor or not, finding Christmas trees in June is a tall order.
Oct. 11, 1979, midnight
S1E4 - Episode 4
Dingley is depressed because the Council are about to paint a yellow line outside the shop and restrict parking. Stan's answer is to give him a book on philosophy called 'Action and Being' but is surprised by how much action he gets.
Oct. 18, 1979, midnight
S1E5 - Dr Lamb
When Dingley calls at Stan's flat he is surprised to hear that his next job is working in Dr Lamb's garden, Lena's psychiatrist...
Oct. 25, 1979, midnight
Network: BBC Two
Episode Runtime: 30 min.
Season Runtime: 30 min.
Released: Sept. 26, 1979
Last Air Date: Oct. 25, 1979, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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