Off Their Rockers (UK TV series)
| Off Their Rockers | |
|---|---|
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| Genre | Hidden camera Sketch show | 
| Created by | Tim Van Aelst | 
| Directed by | 
Matt Holt (2014—) Tom Vinnicombe (2014—) Steve Harwood (2014—) Ian Curtis (2014) Simon Gibney (2014)  | 
| Starring | Current cast | 
| Composer(s) | 
Jess Bailey Graeme Perkins  | 
| Country of origin | United Kingdom | 
| Original language(s) | English | 
| No. of series | 3 (+1 specials series) | 
| No. of episodes | 22 (inc. specials) (list of episodes) | 
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | 
Murray Boland Mobashir Dar Danielle Lux  | 
| Producer(s) | Mike Worsley (2013) | 
| Editor(s) | 
Michael Wolf Alex Kirkland (2014—) Duncan O'Neill (2013)  | 
| Running time | 30 minutes (inc. adverts) | 
| Production company(s) | CPL Productions | 
| Release | |
| Original network | ITV, STV, UTV | 
| Picture format | 16:9 (HDTV) | 
| Original release | 7 April 2013 – present | 
| Chronology | |
| Related shows | 
Benidorm Bastards (Belgium) Betty White's Off Their Rockers (USA)  | 
Off Their Rockers is a British hidden camera sketch series on ITV. The programme sees senior citizens turn the tables on unsuspecting members of the public in a series of 'funny' and unexpected pranks.
Two special episodes known as the Blue Badge specials aired in June 2015, starring a new cast.[1]
Cast
Current
- Rosemary Macvie (2013—)
 - Rosie Bannister (2013—)
 - Royston Mayoh (2013—)
 - Seb Craig (2013—)
 - Sonia Elliman (2013—)
 - Keith Bayross (2013—)
 - Velma Davies (2013—)
 - Barry Newton (2013—)
 - Morrison Thomas (2013—)
 - Chris Lewis (2014-)
 - Nick Hobbs (2014—)
 - Tony Lo (2014—)
 - Ken Moxley (2014—)
 - Denise Ryan (2014—; Stunts)
 - Ray Casey (2014—; Uncredited)
 - Joan Hooley (2015—)
 - Pamela Lyne (2015—)
 - Andrew Haynes (2015—)
 
Former
- Iris Sharples (2013–14) - Died during filming for the second series.[2]
 - Hugo Gunning (2013–14)
 - Paul Weston (2014–15)
 - Dave Norman (2014–15)
 - Marry Hyam (2014–15)
 
Blue Badge specials cast
- Jack Binstead
 - Stephen Bunce
 - Ollie Hancock
 - Paul Henshall
 - Tommy Jessop
 - Karina Jones
 - Francesca Mils
 - Liam O'Carroll
 - Reece Pantry
 - Jacqui Press
 - Daniel Wilkes
 
Transmissions
| Series | Episodes | Series premiere | Series finale |  Average UK viewers  (in millions)  | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 7 April 2013 | 12 May 2013 | 4.46 | 
| 2 | 7 | 6 April 2014 | 18 May 2014 | 3.40 | 
| 3 | 7 | 1 March 2015 | 12 April 2015 | 3.08 | 
| Blue Badge Specials | 2 | 1 June 2015 | 8 June 2015 | TBA | 
Episodes
Series 1
The first series of Off Their Rockers aired for six episodes from 7 April until 12 May 2013.
| Episode No. | Original air date |  Viewers (millions)[3]  | ITV weekly ranking | 
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 April 2013 | 4.79[4] | 15 | 
| 2 | 14 April 2013 | 5.26 | 15 | 
| 3 | 21 April 2013 | 4.68 | 17 | 
| 4 | 28 April 2013 | 4.45 | 16 | 
| 5 | 5 May 2013 | 3.44 | 20 | 
| 6 | 12 May 2013 | 4.15 | 18 | 
Series 2
The second series was commissioned in July 2013.[5] It began airing on 6 April 2014 and ran for seven episodes. Episode 7 was dedicated to/ in memory of Iris Sharples, a former participant, who died on Friday 22 November 2013 during filming for the second series.
| Episode No. | Original air date |  Viewers (millions)[3]  | ITV weekly ranking | 
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 April 2014 | 4.01 | 17 | 
| 2 | 13 April 2014 | 3.82 | 18 | 
| 3 | 20 April 2014 | 3.31 | 17 | 
| 4 | 27 April 2014 | 3.37 | 20 | 
| 5 | 4 May 2014 | 3.10 | 19 | 
| 6 | 11 May 2014 | 3.29 | 15 | 
| 7 | 18 May 2014 | 2.90 | 17 | 
Series 3
A third series was commissioned in August 2014 and began airing on 1 March 2015 for six episodes.[6]
| Episode No. | Original air date |  Viewers (millions)[3]  | ITV weekly ranking | 
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 March 2015 | 3.31 | 18 | 
| 2 | 8 March 2015 | 3.22 | 18 | 
| 3 | 15 March 2015 | 3.12 | 16 | 
| 4 | 22 March 2015 | 3.09 | 21 | 
| 5 | 29 March 2015 | 2.96 | 19 | 
| 6 | 5 April 2015 | N/A | Outside Top 30 | 
| 7 | 12 April 2015 | 2.75 | 19 | 
Blue Badge Specials
The two Blue Badge special episodes were announced on 12 April 2015, during the concluding episode of series 3.[7] These were aired in June 2015.[8]
| Episode No. | Original air date |  Viewers (millions)[3]  | ITV weekly ranking | 
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 June 2015[9] | 1.84 (overnight) | |
| 2 | 8 June 2015 | ||
References
- ↑ http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/news/a641262/disabled-actors-taking-part-in-off-their-rocker-specials-for-itv.html#~p9FCqD1nApIAII
 - ↑ "IRIS SHARPLES : Obituary". BMDs Online. 2013-11-27. Retrieved 2014-05-14.
 - 1 2 3 4 "Top 30 Programmes". BARB. Retrieved 2013-06-26.
 - ↑ http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/news/a471235/catchphrase-off-their-rockers-have-strong-start-on-itv.html#~p9FEJkxOR7PcYs
 - ↑ http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/news/a494686/itv-orders-second-series-of-off-their-rockers.html#~p9FElhDymw3NqV
 - ↑ http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/news/a589088/off-their-rockers-renewed-for-series-3-by-itv.html#~p9FDbuDHbvrQAf
 - ↑ http://www.actonthis.tv/2015/04/itv-green-light-disabled-off-their-rockers-blue-badge-specials/
 - ↑ http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/itv-evolves-off-their-rockers-with-disabled-pranksters/5086416.article
 - ↑ http://www.itv.com/presscentre/ep1week23/their-rockers
 
External links
- Off Their Rockers at the British Comedy Guide
 - Off Their Rockers on Twitter
 - Off Their Rockers at the Internet Movie Database
 
