Common As Muck
Series Overview
Common As Muck is a gritty BBC comedy drama serial focusing on the lives of a crew of bin men and their management staff. It ran for two series. The first series was screened in 1994 and the second in 1997. Both were nominated for a BAFTA for Best Drama.
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2 Seasons • 12 Episodes
50 min per episode
1994 – 1997
Premiered: Wed, Sep 7, 1994
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Latest Aired Episode
Season 2, Episode 6: “Episode 6”
The lads hatch a plan to break George out of jail, hoping he'll lead them to the all-important photo and help them to expose Stranks and Roberts's corruption. However, events take a turn for the worse and they are forced to hide out in a local church - just as Denise's mum's wedding is about to start.
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Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Metin Hüseyin
William Ivory
Stephen Morris, Gillian Gilbert
Michael Wearing
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Wearing
Producer
William Ivory
Writer
Metin Hüseyin
Director
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What is Common As Muck about?
Common As Muck is a gritty BBC comedy drama serial focusing on the lives of a crew of bin men and their management staff. It ran for two series. The first series was screened in 1994 and the second in 1997. Both were nominated for a BAFTA for Best Drama.
How many seasons does Common As Muck have?
Common As Muck comprises 2 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Common As Muck?
Key cast members in Common As Muck include Michelle Holmes, Kathy Burke, Saeed Jaffrey, Neil Dudgeon, Richard Ridings.
Who created or directed Common As Muck?
Common As Muck was developed and directed by Metin Hüseyin.