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Angels

  • TV Series
  • 1975–19831975–1983
  • 50m
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Angels (1975)
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Six nursing students from all walks of life doing the then-3-year nursing course must cope with the trials and tribulations of getting used to working with people and dealing with fellow nur... Read allSix nursing students from all walks of life doing the then-3-year nursing course must cope with the trials and tribulations of getting used to working with people and dealing with fellow nurses, porters, and doctors working in the hierarchical NHS.Six nursing students from all walks of life doing the then-3-year nursing course must cope with the trials and tribulations of getting used to working with people and dealing with fellow nurses, porters, and doctors working in the hierarchical NHS.
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  • Creator
    • Paula Milne
  • Stars
    • Carol Holmes
    • Shirley Cheriton
    • Joanna Monro
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  • Creator
    • Paula Milne
  • Stars
    • Carol Holmes
    • Shirley Cheriton
    • Joanna Monro
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    Carol Holmes
    • Jean MacEwenas Jean MacEwen…
    132 episodes132 eps • 1978–1983
    Shirley Cheriton
    • Katy Smartas Katy Smart…
    109 episodes109 eps • 1978–1981
    Joanna Monro
    • Anna Newcrossas Anna Newcross
    107 episodes107 eps • 1978–1981
    Sharon Rosita
    • Fleur Barrattas Fleur Barratt…
    101 episodes101 eps • 1978–1981
    Kathryn Apanowicz
    • Rose Butchinsas Rose Butchins
    98 episodes98 eps • 1979–1981
    Martin Barrass
    • Ron Frostas Ron Frost
    95 episodes95 eps • 1979–1981
    Julia Williams
    • Tracey Willoughbyas Tracey Willoughby…
    95 episodes95 eps • 1981–1983
    Judith Jacob
    Judith Jacob
    • Beverley Slateras Beverley Slater
    89 episodes89 eps • 1979–1981
    Juliet Waley
    • Alison Streeteras Alison Streeter…
    68 episodes68 eps • 1980–1983
    Pauline Quirke
    Pauline Quirke
    • Vicky Smithas Vicky Smith…
    66 episodes66 eps • 1976–1983
    Michelle Martin
    Michelle Martin
    • Janet Dickensas Janet Dickens
    64 episodes64 eps • 1982–1983
    Neil West
    • Dave Nowellas Dave Nowell
    64 episodes64 eps • 1982–1983
    Sarah Lam
    Sarah Lam
    • Linda Moas Linda Mo…
    57 episodes57 eps • 1980–1982
    Susan Gilmore
    Susan Gilmore
    • Elizabeth Fittas Elizabeth Fitt
    42 episodes42 eps • 1980–1981
    Shelley King
    Shelley King
    • Jay Harperas Jay Harper…
    40 episodes40 eps • 1978–1980
    Angela Bruce
    Angela Bruce
    • Sandra Lingas Sandra Ling
    34 episodes34 eps • 1975–1979
    Mamta Kaash
    Mamta Kaash
    • Nargis Khanas Nargis Khan
    33 episodes33 eps • 1982–1983
    Stacy Davies
    • Dick Willoughbyas Dick Willoughby…
    33 episodes33 eps • 1981–1983
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      • Paula Milne
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    • Trivia
      Mark Strickson turned down a regular role.
    • Crazy credits
      The BBC gratefully acknowledge the co-operation and assistance of St. James' Hospital, Balham, in the filming of this series.
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    "Angels with dirty bed pans!"
    Before 'casualty' there was "Angels". Ironically the title today would be regarded as sexist with an obvious reference to Florence Nightingale. However, soon the series got into the swing of women's lib because as the years progressed male nurses were brought into series just to square things up. Originally the series was a one-hour show per week and focused on six new SRN nurse trainees. The stories mostly centered on the difficulties of adjusting to the nursing profession, relationships with the opposite sex, tensions and character clashes between the various members of the staff as well as the stress of working shifts in the National Health Service. Some of the trainee nurses adapted and got promoted however some did not stay on in the profession.

    By comparison to 'Casualty and NBC's 'ER' Angels was neither as gruesome or as fast paced as the more mundane tasks of nursing were focused on. Angels never intended to be as heavy on the political aspects of the national health with cuts and strikes as the later 'Casualty' but it was certainly held greater emphasis especially as the series progressed. As in any series cast members moved on and new ones were brought in and by about 1980 it was cut to a half-hour show but came on about 7.00pm at least two nights per week but it could have been three.

    The series finally wound up in 1983 but many of the former cast members from Angels found themselves passing through Albert square when Eastenders started it's run in 1985!
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 1, 1975 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • De verpleegsters
    • Filming locations
      • St James's Hospital, Balham, London, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • BBC Drama Productions
      • BBC One
      • BBC Studios
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    • Runtime
      50 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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