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Parents of the Band :: Episode 1 (01x01)
 
Episode Information
  
Title: Episode 1
Episode #: 01x01
Original Airdate: Friday November 28th, 2008
10/10 (1 Vote cast)
Episode Crew
Director: Dominic Brigstocke
Writer: David Cummings (1)
 
Episode Summary
  

New comedy starring Jimmy Nail. The band needs a singer, will Adi be the answer?
 
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Guest Stars
  
Guest Stars
•Rosie GillplayedWendy (Ashton's PA)Recurring (first appearance)
•Alex GianniniplayedBowler 
•Susy KaneplayedDiane 
 
Main Cast
  
•Jimmy NailplayedPhil Parker
•Peter LosassoplayedJack Parker
•Franz DramehplayedGranville Cunningham
•David BarseghianplayedEddie Soutakis
•Geoffrey McGivernplayedKipper Hitchcock
•Niky WardleyplayedSandy Soutakis
•Colin McFarlaneplayedAshton Cunnigham
•Nicola HughesplayedCarmen Cunnigham
•Nina YoungplayedMarketa Parker
•Lucinda DryzekplayedLucy Soutakis
•Cascade BrownplayedShania
 
Episode Notes
  
We find out that Phil Parker's hit was a hit in 5 different countries although only 3 are revealed, they are Belgium, Liechenstein and Lithuania.
 
This episode marks teh first appearances of Phil, Jack and Marketa Parker, Sandy, Lucy and Eddie Soutakis, Cramen, Ashton and Granville Cunnigham, Kipper Hitchcock and Shania.
 
First episode written by David Cummings.
 
First episode directed by Dominic Brigstocke.
 
The song played over the beginning and end credits is called 'I Cry' and is written by Jimmy Nail and Gary Kemp.
 
 
Featured Songs
  
ArtistSong TitlePlayed When
•Jimmy NailI Cry (Don't You Read The Papers?) 
 
Episode Goofs
  
In the scene where the band are singing '96 Tears' the first camera angle shows the back of the parents, look closely and you can see in Ashton hand an object and his hand is by his mouth, then the angle changes and his arms are on his lap.
 
 
Other Episode Crew
  
• CreatorJimmy Nail  |  Tarquin Gotch
• Executive ProducerTarquin Gotch  |  Jimmy Nail  |  Kenton Allen (1)
• ProducerCharlie Hanson
• EditorRichard Halladey (1)
• CastingTracey Gillham Cdg  |  Sarah Hughes (1)
• First Assistant DirectorFletcher Rodley
• Second Assistant DirectorMatt Bell
• Music SupervisorTarquin Gotch
• Make-upDorey Shepperd  |  Liz Hardiment
• GripAlan Tabner
• Location ManagerJulia Morpeth
• Property MasterMalcolm Holt
• Script SupervisorMarilyn Kirkby
• Production CoordinatorSusan Warwicker
• Post Production SupervisorVanessa Lees
• OtherClaire Richards (1) (Buyer)  |  Vincent Narduzzo (Colourist)  |  Philip Lester (1) (Costume Department)  |  Dorothy Sarafoglou (Costume Department)  |  Leah Archer (Costume Designer)  |  Martin Blinko (Focus Puller)  |  Mark Hinton Stewart (Incidental Music)  |  Paul Barlow (Lighting Gaffer)  |  Karen Smith (Location Assistant)  |  Nichola Bellamy (Make up Designer)  |  John Collins (1) (Music Director)  |  Julie Harris (Production Designer)  |  Sarah Hitchcock (Production Executive)  |  Emily Mayson (Production Team)  |  Paul Daintree (Production Team)  |  Julia Raff (Production Team)  |  Danielle Scott (Production Team)  |  Paula Hines (Script Associate)  |  Leigh Crisp (Sound Recordist)  |  Gary Kemp (Title Music Composer)  |  Jimmy Nail (Title Music Composer)
• Director of PhotographyMartin Hawkins
• Story EditorIan La Frenais  |  Dick Clement
• Art DirectorElizabeth Loach  |  Rebecca Chidgey
• Production ManagerFrancis Gilson
• Dubbing MixerGlenn Calder
• Boom OperatorJim Hok  |  Tom Harrison
 
 
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