Clocking Off 2000
“Ordinary people living extraordinary lives...”
What is Clocking Off?
Clocking Off is a television series first released in 2000. Catalogued under Drama.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2000
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 27
- Runtime
- 55 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 23, 2000
- Networks
- BBC One
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
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Clocking Off is a television series first released in 2000. Catalogued under Drama. Status: Ended. A full overview for this page is being written and will appear here once verified against sources.
Should you watch it?
“A Manchester textile factory reveals the hidden lives of its workers, one episode at a time.”
- Anthology format lets each episode explore a new character
- Strong focus on everyday struggles of working‑class people
- Created by acclaimed writer Paul Abbott
- Pacing may feel slow for viewers seeking fast plot twists
- Lack of a continuous storyline across episodes
Watch it if you enjoy nuanced, slice‑of‑life stories about ordinary people and their hidden struggles.
The series presents mature, sometimes gritty themes, making it best suited for adult audiences.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 6 episodes
- E1 The Leaches' Story Jan 23, 2000
- E2 Yvonne's Story Jan 30, 2000
- E3 KT's Story Feb 6, 2000
- E4 Steve's Story Feb 13, 2000
- E5 Trudy's Story Feb 20, 2000
- E6 Catherine and Mack's Story Feb 27, 2000
Season 2 · 7 episodes
- E1 Kev's Story Apr 2, 2001
- E2 Bev's Story Apr 9, 2001
- E3 Freda's Story Apr 23, 2001
- E4 Barry's Story Apr 30, 2001
- E5 Ronnie's Story May 7, 2001
- E6 The Lads May 14, 2001
- E7 Trudy, Mack and Martin's Story May 21, 2001
Season 3 · 8 episodes
- E1 Franny's Story Jan 31, 2002
- E2 Tasha's Story Feb 7, 2002
- E3 Mark's Story Feb 14, 2002
- E4 Julie's Story Feb 21, 2002
- E5 Jenny's Story Feb 28, 2002
- E6 Alan's Story Mar 7, 2002
- E7 Gary's Story Mar 14, 2002
- E8 Mack's Story Mar 21, 2002
Season 4 · 6 episodes
- E1 Suzie's Story Mar 2, 2003
- E2 Pat & Roy's Story Mar 9, 2003
- E3 Maya & Kev's Story Mar 16, 2003
- E4 Colin's Story Mar 23, 2003
- E5 Grace & Faz's Story Mar 30, 2003
- E6 Freda & Pat's Story Apr 6, 2003
Frequently asked questions
What is the setting of Clocking Off?
The series is set in Manchester, centered on the workers of Mackintosh Textiles.
How is the series structured?
It is an anthology, with each episode focusing on the private life of a different factory employee.
Who created Clocking Off?
Clocking Off was created by writer Paul Abbott.
When did Clocking Off originally air?
It aired on BBC One for four series from 2000 to 2003.
Which company produced the series?
The show was produced by Red Production Company.