Coming Up
Series Overview
Coming Up is a British Channel 4 television series of films made for television by new directors and writers. The first series was in 2006, and each year's series comprises seven or eight films. Series 6 was shown from July to September 2011. A reviewer in The Independent wrote: "Thank goodness for Coming Up ... it's a genuinely interesting display of possibilities".
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
11 Seasons • 80 Episodes
27 min per episode
2003 – 2013
Premiered: Wed, Aug 20, 2003
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 11, Episode 7: “Sink or Swim”
Cynthia was once part of a medal-winning synchronized swimming team. Now she is elderly and, following a stroke, immobile, social worker Susan feeling she should go into a home. Cynthia's carer and grand-daughter, school-girl Ellie resists and, helped by her friend Cassia, they escape and move Cynthia into a deserted flat. However the old lady takes a turn for the worst, leaving the girls to try and recreate her former glory at the local swimming bath.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steve Isles, Dan Parry
Emma Burge, Polly Leys, Rob Pursey, Eileen Quinn, John Chapman
Department Leadership Roster
Polly Leys
Producer
John Chapman
Producer
Kate Norris
Producer
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What is Coming Up about?
Coming Up is a British Channel 4 television series of films made for television by new directors and writers. The first series was in 2006, and each year's series comprises seven or eight films. Series 6 was shown from July to September 2011. A reviewer in The Independent wrote: "Thank goodness for Coming Up ... it's a genuinely interesting display of possibilities".
How many seasons does Coming Up have?
Coming Up comprises 11 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Coming Up?
Key cast members in Coming Up include Not specified.
Who created or directed Coming Up?
Coming Up was developed and directed by Not specified.