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Nightingales

1990-02-27 · 25 min / episode · ★ 7.0

Comedy

Nightingales is a British situation comedy set around the antics of three security guards working the night shift. It was written by Paul Makin and produced by Alomo Productions for Channel 4 in 1990.

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Creators
Paul Makin
Production companies
SelecTV, Alomo Productions, Channel 4 Television
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Ended

Top Cast

James EllisJames EllisSarge
Robert LindsayRobert LindsayCarter
David ThrelfallDavid ThrelfallBell

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