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September Song (TV series)

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September Song
Written by
  • Ken Blakeson
  • Tom Mennard
Directed by
  • David Richards
  • Graeme Harper
StarringRuss Abbot
Michael Williams
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
No. of series3
No. of episodes20
Original release
NetworkITV
Release1 March 1993 (1993-03-01) –
21 March 1995 (1995-03-21)

September Song was a British bittersweet comedy-drama series, originally broadcast on the ITV channel in the United Kingdom. The drama unfolded over three series broadcast from 1 March 1993 to 21 March 1995 and starred comedian and actor Russ Abbot,[1][2] in one of his first 'straight' television roles, as recently widowed ex-teacher Ted Fenwick, opposite Michael Williams[3] as Billy Balsam, an old school comedian and performer and longtime friend of Ted.

Cast

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Series Overview

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SeriesEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
161 March 1993 (1993-03-01)5 April 1993 (1993-04-05)
271 March 1994 (1994-03-01)13 April 1994 (1994-04-13)
3731 January 1995 (1995-01-31)21 March 1995 (1995-03-21)

Episodes

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Series 1 (1993)

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No. overall No. in series Title Airdate
1 1 "Episode 1" 1 March 1993
2 2 "Episode 2" 8 March 1993
3 3 "Episode 3" 15 March 1993
4 4 "Episode 4" 22 March 1993
5 5 "Episode 5" 29 March 1993
6 6 "Episode 6" 5 April 1993

Series 2 (1994)

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No. overall No. in series Title Airdate
7 1 "Episode 1" 1 March 1994
8 2 "Episode 2" 8 March 1994
9 3 "Episode 3" 15 March 1994
10 4 "Episode 4" 22 March 1994
11 5 "Episode 5" 30 March 1994
12 6 "Episode 6" 6 April 1994
13 7 "Episode 7" 13 April 1994

Series 3 (1995)

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No. overall No. in series Title Airdate
14 1 "Episode 1" 31 January 1995
15 2 "Episode 2" 7 February 1995
16 3 "Episode 3" 14 February 1995
17 4 "Episode 4" 28 February 1995
18 5 "Episode 5" 7 March 1995
19 6 "Episode 6" 14 March 1995
20 7 "Episode 7" 21 March 1995

References

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  1. ^ Interview with Russ Abbott concerning his transition from light-entertainment performer to serious acting roles, including 'September Song'. Published in The Stage, 26 May 2005. https://www.thestage.co.uk/features/2005/force-of-abbot-russ-abbot/
  2. ^ "From top to Bottom". www.telegraph.co.uk. Retrieved 28 June 2023.
  3. ^ Michael Williams' Obituary at BBC News - Including mention of his critically acclaimed role in 'September Song' http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/459290.stm
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