''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
BBC Two is a British free-to-air public broadcast television network owned and operated by the BBC. It covers a wide range of subject matter, with a remit "to broadcast programmes of depth and substance" in contrast to the more mainstream an ...
. The first two series were narrated by
Alison Steadman
Alison Steadman (born 26 August 1946) is an English actress. She received the 1991 National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Actress for the Mike Leigh film '' Life Is Sweet'' and the 1993 Olivier Award for Best Actress for her role as Ma ...
, 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
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Narrators
Contributors
Episodes
Series One
Series Two
Series Three
Book reference
*''Grumpy Old Women'' (2005) Judith Holder
Live Show
''for more information, see Grumpy Old Women Live
''Grumpy Old Women Live'' is a stage show based on the BBC television series ''Grumpy Old Women''.
History Inception
The idea of a live show of ''Grumpy Old Women'', which had already been successful on the television, came about in Spring 2005 ...
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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
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Official 'Live Tour' siteBBC Press Office: Grumpy Old WomenGrumpy Old Women Live
2004 British television series debuts
BBC Television shows
2007 British television series endings
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