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Microsoap

  • TV Series
  • 1998–2000
  • 25m
IMDb RATING
8.0/10
106
YOUR RATING
Albey Brookes, Ryan Cartwright, Lucy Evans, and Ivan Kaye in Microsoap (1998)
ComedyDramaFamily

Initially the plotline concerned the problems of a brother and sister whose parents have separated, but by the second season both parents had new married partners and the show concentrated o... Read allInitially the plotline concerned the problems of a brother and sister whose parents have separated, but by the second season both parents had new married partners and the show concentrated on family life in general. The highlight of the show is often the quite funny fantasy momen... Read allInitially the plotline concerned the problems of a brother and sister whose parents have separated, but by the second season both parents had new married partners and the show concentrated on family life in general. The highlight of the show is often the quite funny fantasy moments within each episode.

  • Creator
    • Mark Haddon
  • Stars
    • Rebecca Hunter
    • Paul Terry
    • Suzanne Burden
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.0/10
    106
    YOUR RATING
    • Creator
      • Mark Haddon
    • Stars
      • Rebecca Hunter
      • Paul Terry
      • Suzanne Burden
    • 4User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 BAFTA Award
      • 3 wins total

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    Top Cast30

    Rebecca Hunter
    Rebecca Hunter
    • Emily
    • 1998–2000
    Paul Terry
    • Joe
    • 1998–2000
    Suzanne Burden
    • Jane
    • 1998–2000
    Ivan Kaye
    Ivan Kaye
    • Roger
    • 1998–2000
    Richard Dixon
    Richard Dixon
    • Various Roles…
    • 1998–2000
    Ryan Cartwright
    Ryan Cartwright
    • David
    • 1998–2000
    Lucy Evans
    Lucy Evans
    • Felicity
    • 1998–2000
    Albey Brookes
    • Robbie
    • 1998–2000
    Jeff Rawle
    Jeff Rawle
    • Colin
    • 1998–2000
    Martin Trenaman
    Martin Trenaman
    • Maximus…
    • 1998–2000
    Sarah Mogg
    • Pogo
    • 1998–1999
    Lou Gish
    • Jennifer
    • 1998–2000
    Shauna Shim
    Shauna Shim
    • Lisa
    • 1999–2000
    Joanna Sinnott
    • Pogo
    • 1999–2000
    Scott Hickman
    • Jim
    • 1998–1999
    Steven Geller
    • Toby
    • 1998–2000
    Alfie
    • Package
    • 1998–2000
    Annette Badland
    Annette Badland
    • Aunt Glenda…
    • 1999–2000
    • Creator
      • Mark Haddon
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    • Quotes
      • Doctor: Well, I must say that careering across a busy traffic junction at 40 mph in a shopping trolley is a very stupid and dangerous thing to do. I'm thinking of doing a brain scan.
      • David: You think it might be damaged?
      • Doctor: No, to see if you've got one.

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    Details

    • Release date
      • September 30, 1998 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Mikrosaippua
    • Production companies
      • British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
      • Disney Channel
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    • Runtime
      • 25m
    • Color
      • Color

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