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Bob and Margaret

Series Overview

Revolves around married English couple named Bob and Margaret Fish, a middle class 40-ish working couple with no children and two dogs named William and Elizabeth. Bob is a dentist and Margaret is a chiropodist. Bob and Margaret struggle with everyday issues and mid life crisis. Stories often revolve around the mundane, but in a way which is eminently relatable. In the first two seasons, Bob and Margaret live in England, in the South London community of Balham. For the third and fourth seasons, they move to Toronto, Canada, allowing the writers to explore the humour of the culture clash.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

EndedScripted
Original Network
Global TV
Channel 4
Episodes & Seasons

4 Seasons • 52 Episodes

30 min per episode

Air Date Window

1998 – 2001

Premiered: Mon, Jun 22, 1998

Created By
David FineDavid Fine
Alison SnowdenAlison Snowden

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Tue, Dec 25, 2001

Season 4, Episode 13: “A Very Fishy Christmas”

The Fishes experience the joys of their first Christmas in Canada.

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

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Bob And Margaret Intro

Type: Opening Credits • Published 2022-02-13

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

David Fine, Alison Snowden

Producers

David Fine, Michael Hirsh, Patrick Loubert, Alison Snowden

Department Leadership Roster

David Fine

David Fine

Producer

Alison Snowden

Alison Snowden

Producer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: TV-PG

TV-PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.

International Certification Matrix

United Kingdom (BBFC)15

Suitable only for 15 years and over.

CanadaPG

Parental Guidance Suggested.

Germany (FSK)16

FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.

France (CNC)16

Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.

United States (MPAA)TV-PG

Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bob and Margaret

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What is Bob and Margaret about?

Revolves around married English couple named Bob and Margaret Fish, a middle class 40-ish working couple with no children and two dogs named William and Elizabeth. Bob is a dentist and Margaret is a chiropodist. Bob and Margaret struggle with everyday issues and mid life crisis. Stories often revolve around the mundane, but in a way which is eminently relatable. In the first two seasons, Bob and Margaret live in England, in the South London community of Balham. For the third and fourth seasons, they move to Toronto, Canada, allowing the writers to explore the humour of the culture clash.

How many seasons does Bob and Margaret have?

Bob and Margaret comprises 4 seasons available to explore.

Who stars in Bob and Margaret?

Key cast members in Bob and Margaret include Andy Hamilton, Brian George, Adrian Truss, Jayne Eastwood, Doon Mackichan.

Who created or directed Bob and Margaret?

Bob and Margaret was developed and directed by David Fine, Alison Snowden.