Grumpy Old Women

Infobox Television
show_name = Grumpy Old Women


caption = "Grumpy Old Women" Title Card
format = Comedy
Reality
runtime = 28 Minutes
creator = Judith Holder
executive_producer = Judith Holder
starring = Jenny Eclair
Sheila Hancock
Jane Moore
Kathryn Flett
narrated = Alison Steadman, (Series 1-2)
Judith Holder, (Series 3+)
country = UK
language = English
network = BBC Two
first_aired = December 25, 2004
last_aired = Present
num_episodes = 11 to date"For the live show, see Grumpy Old Women Live"

"Grumpy Old Women" is a British television series, continuing in the same vein as its predecessor, "Grumpy Old Men". Both programmes are shown on BBC Two. The first two series were narrated by Alison Steadman, and the third by Judith Holder (who is the 'grumpy old woman' in the clips). The show started as a special one-off Christmas special; however, because of its popularity, it spawned a regular series, a book (see below) and stage show. [BBC press office [http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/bbcworldwide/worldwidestories/pressreleases/2004/12_december/grumpy_old_women.shtml] ]

In June 2006 "Grumpy Old Women", together with "Grumpy Old Men" began a new series called "Grumpy Old Holidays" in which they talk about the irritations connected with holiday making.

Guests

Those featured include:
* Jilly Cooper
* Jenny Eclair
* Kathryn Flett
* Muriel Gray
* Bonnie Greer
* Germaine Greer
* Sheila Hancock
* Michele Hanson
* Dillie Keane
* India Knight
* Jane Moore
* Nina Myskow
* Linda Robson
* Janet Street-Porter
* Jenni Trent Hughes
* Arabella Weir
* Ann Widdecombe

The second series also included:
* Stephanie Beacham
* Indira Joshi
* Aggie MacKenzie
* Esther Rantzen
* Pam St Clement
* Kim Woodburn
* Maureen Lipman
* Annette Crosbie
* Helen Lederer

The third series also included:
* Lynn Barber
* Sheila Ferguson
* Lynne Franks
* Fiona Phillips
* Eve Pollard
* Charlie Hardwick

The fourth series will include:
* Carol McGiffin
* Lynda Bellingham
* Wendy Richards
* Toyah Wilcox
* Anthea Turner
* Sue Jenkins
* Gloria Hunniford
* Rhona Cameron
* Sherrie Hewson
* Trisha Goddard
* Lesley Garrett
* Christine Hamilton
* Jo Bunting
* Jeni Barnett
* Amanda Barrie

Episodes

eason One

Book reference

*"Grumpy Old Women" (2005) Judith Holder ISBN 0-563-52253-4

Live Show

"for more information, see Grumpy Old Women Live"

In 2005, a live show was formed, and went on a sell out national tour, as well as a spell in Australia.

References

External links

* [http://www.grumpyoldwomenlive.com/ Official 'Live Tour' site]
* [http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/bbcworldwide/worldwidestories/pressreleases/2004/12_december/grumpy_old_women.shtml BBC Press Office: Grumpy Old Women]
* [http://www.grumpyoldwomenlive.com/team/ Grumpy Old Women Live]