• 1991
  • 50m
The Sharp End

Summary Widowed Gwen inherits her husband's debt agency. She defies a ruthless rival, running it with Carmichael, an illiterate enforcer guided by recordings. Despite opposition, they persevere. View more details

  • 1991
  • 50m

The Sharp End

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : James Cosmo Philip Martin Brown Clare Kelly Gwen Taylor

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8.3

Details

Genres : Comedy

Release date : Apr 11, 1991

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Language : English

Production companies : British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Summary Widowed Gwen inherits her husband's debt agency. She defies a ruthless rival, running it with Carmichael, an illiterate enforcer guided by recordings. Despite opposition, they persevere. View more details

Details

Genres : Comedy

Release date : Apr 11, 1991

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Language : English

Production companies : British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

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James Cosmo and Gwen Taylor in The Sharp End (1991)

Episodes

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Episode 1 • Apr 11, 1991
Episode #1.1
Episode 2 • Apr 18, 1991
Episode #1.2
With the illiterate Carmichael on-board as her new assistant Celia battles her unruly daughter and competitor intimidation. Carmichael discovers debt collecting isn't simple. She chases a debt owed by a bankrupt suing insurance companies.
Episode 3 • Apr 25, 1991
Episode #1.3
Barras poaches one of Celia's clients, she challenges the double glazing firm to give her one last try to collect their three worst debts to prove her worth. Celia's daughter gets expelled from private school.
Episode 4 • May 02, 1991
Episode #1.4
Barras and Celia are chasing the same debtor (Warboys), Celia's daughter is back home having been expelled, Crystal's boyfriend has been hitting her. Warboys owes money all over town and with a string of ex-wives and girlfriends as well.
Episode 5 • May 09, 1991
Episode #1.5
Celia is chasing an indebted road haulier with dodgy operations. His drivers bend the rules and his wife gets on his nerves. Barras has attracted the unwanted attention of the authorities. Celia's daughter is moping.
Episode 6 • May 16, 1991
Episode #1.6
Barras isn't getting on with his wife and Celia isn't getting on with Carmichael and a blue Mercedes . Barras is annoyed that Celia's business hasn't folded yet and ups the ante. But has he taken one step too far when turning the screw?
Episode 7 • May 23, 1991
Episode #1.7
Barras Senior has got Religion unnerving Barras Junior. Celia is up at the Small Claims Court with a client and her dim partner while someone crashes into her car when Carmichael was driving it. Crystal's boyfriend turns up.
Episode 8 • May 30, 1991
Episode #1.8
Barras's marriage is on the rocks, Carmichael has a lady friend, Celia has work and her Mother has Barras Senior. Celia's daughter brings Crystal's boyfriend back to the house and gets caught by Celia's Mother.
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