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Nightingales

Series Overview

Nightingales is a British situation comedy set around the antics of three security guards working the night shift. It was written by Paul Makin and produced by Alomo Productions for Channel 4 in 1990.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

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

EndedScripted
Original Network
Channel 4
Episodes & Seasons

2 Seasons • 13 Episodes

25 min per episode

Air Date Window

1990 – 1993

Premiered: Tue, Feb 27, 1990

Created By
Paul Makin

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Wed, Feb 10, 1993

Season 2, Episode 7: “Someone to Watch Over Me”

The boys get new surveillance equipment and are soon under threat of being replaced.

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

Classic TV Theme: Nightingales (Full Stereo)

Type: Opening Credits • Published 2020-10-15

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Paul Makin

Original Score & Music

Graham Jarvis, Robert Hartshorne

Producers

Laurence Marks, Rosie Bunting

Department Leadership Roster

Rosie Bunting

Producer

Graham Jarvis

Original Music Composer

Robert Hartshorne

Robert Hartshorne

Original Music Composer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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

Primary: PG

PG: Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.

International Certification Matrix

United Kingdom (BBFC)PG

Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Nightingales.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Nightingales

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What is Nightingales about?

Nightingales is a British situation comedy set around the antics of three security guards working the night shift. It was written by Paul Makin and produced by Alomo Productions for Channel 4 in 1990.

How many seasons does Nightingales have?

Nightingales comprises 2 seasons available to explore.

Who stars in Nightingales?

Key cast members in Nightingales include James Ellis, Robert Lindsay, David Threlfall.

Who created or directed Nightingales?

Nightingales was developed and directed by Paul Makin.