Waiting for God

TV Series
1990–1994
12
30m

IMDb RATING

7.8/10

2.1K

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Stephanie Cole and Graham Crowden in Waiting for God (1990)

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An unusual alliance develops between Diana Trent, a cynical retired photojournalist and Tom Ballard, a former accountant, while staying at the Bayview Retirement Home.An unusual alliance develops between Diana Trent, a cynical retired photojournalist and Tom Ballard, a former accountant, while staying at the Bayview Retirement Home.An unusual alliance develops between Diana Trent, a cynical retired photojournalist and Tom Ballard, a former accountant, while staying at the Bayview Retirement Home.

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IMDb RATING

7.8/10

2.1K

YOUR RATING

Stars

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Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
- 1 win & 1 nomination total

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Trivia
Despite playing an elderly woman in a retirement village, Stephanie Cole was only 48 years old at the time of the first series in 1990.

Quotes
[repeated line]
Harvey Bains: Jane, you're touching me.

Connections
Featured in The Funny Ladies of British Comedy (2004)

Soundtracks
Piano Quintet in A Major 'Trout' D667, V. Finale: Allegro giusto
Composed by Franz Schubert
Performed by The Nash Ensemble
This is the opening and concluding credit music.
Interestingly, The Nash Ensemble does not have a group historian so most if not all current members are unaware that their predecessors produced most of the music for this series.

User reviews22

Featured review

Superb!

This is one of my all-time favorite TV shows. The acting is incredible and the characters and story lines seem real. It doesn't sugarcoat the aspect of aging and the show deals with issues our elderly face every day. My children even watched this program when they were young and found it hilarious! Diana Trent is gritty, cantankerous, and possesses a dry wit. She also knows how and when to apply her cane to those in need. I want to be just like her when I am older! Harvey Baines is hilarious and ever so patient with a somewhat demanding Diana. Diana and Harvey are the central characters but the rest of the cast of characters all add their own personal charm. The show is timeless and unlike any I've ever seen before or will probably see again.