Sink or Swim 1980
What is Sink or Swim?
Sink or Swim is a television series first released in 1980. Catalogued under Comedy.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1980
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 19
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Dec 4, 1980
- Networks
- BBC One
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
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Sink or Swim is a television series first released in 1980. Catalogued under Comedy. Produced and broadcast by BBC One. Current status: Ended. Spans 3 seasons and 19 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“A hapless London flatmate battles chaotic family visits and eco-centric romance.”
- Peter Davison leads with relatable underdog humor
- The clash between a practical eco-focused girlfriend and a noisy Northern brother fuels comedy
- Filmed in Bristol, it convincingly doubles as London for a classic sitcom feel
- The series is brief, spanning only three series, which may leave some storylines underexplored
Watch it if you enjoy British sitcoms about everyday mishaps and quirky family dynamics.
The series is a light-hearted comedy suitable for general audiences, featuring mild language and situational humor.
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Who is the main character of Sink or Swim?
The main character is Brian Webber, played by Peter Davison.
What is Brian's living situation?
He lives in a flat above a London petrol station.
Who are the key people in Brian's life?
His practical, vegetarian girlfriend Sonia and his younger brother Steve, a lazy cynical Northern lout.
How many series were produced and when did it start?
The show ran for three series, beginning on 4 December 1980.
Where was the series filmed?
It was filmed in Bristol, which stood in for London.
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