September Song (TV series)
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.
References[]
- ^ 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/
- ^ Another article with regard to Russ Abbott's second phase stage as performer of stage and screen drama, including Shakespearean roles and his first foray into the field with 'September Song'. Published in The Telegraph, 3 August 2004 https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/theatre/drama/3621725/From-top-to-Bottom.html
- ^ 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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- British comedy-drama television shows
- 1993 British television series debuts
- 1995 British television series endings
- 1990s British comedy-drama television series
- ITV television dramas
- Television series by ITV Studios
- Television shows produced by Granada Television
- English-language television shows
- Television shows set in England
- United Kingdom television show stubs