Clocking Off
“Ordinary people living extraordinary lives...”
Series Overview
Clocking Off is a British television drama series broadcast on BBC One for four series from 2000 to 2003. It was produced by Red Production Company, and created by Paul Abbott. Effectively an anthology programme that followed the lives of a group of workers at a Manchester textile factory, with each episode focusing on the private life of a different character. How much do you know about the person working next to you? From the outside, life at Mackintosh Textiles appears to run smoothly, but in a community with so many secrets to hide, things are far from straightforward. In six powerful, self-contained dramas, everyday life is fractured by tumultuous marriages, snatched passions, disappearing spouses, and gang harassment.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
4 Seasons • 27 Episodes
55–60 min per episode
2000 – 2003
Premiered: Sun, Jan 23, 2000
Latest Aired Episode
Season 4, Episode 6: “Freda & Pat's Story”
Freda has recently been promoted to supervisor and found love with builder Kenny, but when she feels slighted by Pat, she starts a malicious campaign against the factory manager that spirals out of control.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Abbott
Jan McVerry, Daniel Brocklehurst, Richard Zajdlic
Gareth Neame, Des Hughes, Ann Harrison-Baxter, Nicola Shindler, Frith Tiplady
Department Leadership Roster
Jan McVerry
Writer
Des Hughes
Producer
Ann Harrison-Baxter
Producer
Daniel Brocklehurst
Writer
Frith Tiplady
Producer
Juliet Charlesworth
Producer
Richard Zajdlic
Writer
Alison Lawton
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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M: Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Clocking Off
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What is Clocking Off about?
Clocking Off is a British television drama series broadcast on BBC One for four series from 2000 to 2003. It was produced by Red Production Company, and created by Paul Abbott. Effectively an anthology programme that followed the lives of a group of workers at a Manchester textile factory, with each episode focusing on the private life of a different character. How much do you know about the person working next to you? From the outside, life at Mackintosh Textiles appears to run smoothly, but in a community with so many secrets to hide, things are far from straightforward. In six powerful, self-contained dramas, everyday life is fractured by tumultuous marriages, snatched passions, disappearing spouses, and gang harassment.
How many seasons does Clocking Off have?
Clocking Off comprises 4 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Clocking Off?
Key cast members in Clocking Off include Jack Deam, Tony Mooney, Joan Kempson, Ben Crompton, Marshall Lancaster.
Who created or directed Clocking Off?
Clocking Off was developed and directed by Paul Abbott.