Edge of Heaven
| Edge of Heaven | |
|---|---|
| Created by |
Paul McKenzie Robert Evans |
| Written by | Robert Evans |
| Starring |
Camille Coduri Nitin Kundra Blake Harrison Laura Checkley Justine Michelle Cain Marcia Warren Adrian Scarborough Robert Evans Louisa Lytton |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of series | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 6 (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Running time | 44-46 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Hartswood Films |
| Broadcast | |
| Original channel | ITV, STV, UTV |
| Original run | 21 February 2014 – 28 March 2014 |
Edge of Heaven is a British sitcom centred on a 1980s-themed guest house in Margate. The show is produced by Hartswood Films for ITV and began airing on 21 February 2014 for six episodes. In March and April it was repeated on Thursday nights.[1] The first episode set a record for lowest ever ratings debut on ITV.[2]
On 5 May 2014 it was confirmed that, due to disappointing ratings, ITV would not be commissioning a second series of the sitcom. Talking to local media, executive producer Beryl Vertue said: “We had a very tough programming slot and were up against popular shows such as Sport’s Relief on the BBC. We had such a great time making the show and the sad thing is everyone at ITV loved it but unfortunately the ratings meant we couldn’t continue for a second series.” [3]
Overview
The show is centred on 'Edge of Heaven', a 1980s-themed guest house in Margate.
Response
The show has received reviews described as "dire." [4][5]
The IMDB (Internet Movie Database) it was rated 6.3 out of 10 by 65 users, as of 4 April 2014[6]
Cast and characters
- Camille Coduri as Judy[7]
- Nitin Kundra as Tandeep
- Blake Harrison as Alfie
- Laura Checkley as Ann-Marie
- Justine Michelle Cain as Carly
- Marcia Warren as Nanny Mo
- Adrian Scarborough as Bald Gary
- Robert Evans as Camp Gary
- Louisa Lytton as Michelle
Filming Locations
The series was set in Margate in Kent, with the beach, high street and seafront featuring throughout the series, and the BNB exterior was actually filmed on Albert Terrace.[8] Broadstairs was also used for some filming locations, such as Morelli's Ice Cream Parlour.[9]
Episode Guide
| No. | Title | Director | Writers | Original air date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Pilot" | Robert Evans | 21 February 2014 | |
| It's Alfie's wedding day and he is in for a shocking surprise at the altar as his fiancee Carly has had second thoughts after having a randy encounter on her hen night. Single for the first time since he was sixteen, Alfie's life is about to change forever, unless he can win back Carly. | ||||
| 2 | "Cold Feet" | Robert Evans | 28 February 2014 | |
| After ditching Alfie at the wedding, Carly is back from her husband-free honeymoon with a brand new beau in tow. Determined to show his ex-fiancee he has moved on too, Alfie hooks up with his incredibly hot former schoolmate Julie Carter. But there is more to Julie than meets the eye?[10] | ||||
| 3 | "The Two Time" | Robert Evans | 7 March 2014 | |
| Keen to keep their kiss under wraps for fear of hurting Carly, Alfie and Michelle go their separate ways. But Carly has more important things on her mind - she has started online dating and she is having a blast. So what is stopping Alfie and Michelle from taking the plunge too? | ||||
| 4 | "at The Edge of Heaven" | Robert Evans | 14 March 2014 | |
| Having walked out on Michelle just a week ago, Alfie is now anxious to patch things up with her - until he begins to wonder if Carly might want him back. Confused and worried about the future, he turns to his dad Snowy - who has just turned up out of the blue - for some much needed paternal advice on relationships. | ||||
| 5 | "Date" | Robert Evans | 21 March 2014 | |
| Still reeling at the news that Carly is now dating his egotistical South African boss Maartie, Alfie decides to take him on in the Margate fun run. Anxious to patch things up with Michelle, Alfie asks her to help him train for the race - but Michelle thinks he might have other motives. | ||||
| 6 | "Madness" | Robert Evans | 28 March 2014 | |
| After his moment of madness with Carly, can Alfie hope to come clean to Michelle without wrecking their relationship for good? His mates Donkey and Spanner urge him to keep quiet but Alfie is convinced he has to tell the truth and hope she forgives him. Judy has to decide whether to tell the truth too - about her age. With a milestone birthday coming up, can she put the years of fibbing aside and tell Tandeep how old she really is? Ann-Marie discovers that there is a job for her back in Afghanistan, but she wonders if she can turn her back on her family and friends and return to the frontline. Camp Gary has got himself a new job. It is not quite as scary as being in a war zone - but it comes pretty close. | ||||
References
- ↑ http://www.itvmedia.co.uk/highlights/New-commissions/new-commission-edge-of-heaven
- ↑ http://metro.co.uk/2014/02/22/edge-of-heaven-mauled-by-critics-and-viewers-as-it-sets-record-low-ratings-for-itv-4313876/
- ↑ http://www.thanetgazette.co.uk/Margate-comedy-Edge-Heaven-return-second-series/story-21063649-detail/story.html
- ↑ http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/tvandradio/tv-and-radio-reviews/10653386/Edge-of-Heaven-ITV-review.html
- ↑ http://metro.co.uk/2014/02/22/edge-of-heaven-mauled-by-critics-and-viewers-as-it-sets-record-low-ratings-for-itv-4313876/
- ↑ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3011234/
- ↑ http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/news/a491772/doctor-who-inbetweeners-stars-for-new-itv-comedy-edge-of-heaven.html
- ↑ Kent Film Office. "Kent Film Office Edge of Heaven Film Focus".
- ↑ Kent Film Office. "Kent Film Office Edge of Heaven Film Focus".
- ↑ http://digiguide.tv/programme-details/itv+West+Country/28+February+2014/21:00/Edge+of+Heaven/Sitcom/