The Grimleys (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Series · ★ 7.6
Released in 1999, The Grimleys is a comedy series.
What it’s about. The Grimleys is a nostalgic comedy-drama television series set on a council estate in Dudley, West Midlands, England in the mid-1970s. It was first broadcast by Granada TV for ITV in 1999, following a pilot in 1997, and concluded in 2001 after three series. The show was written by Jed Mercurio, who had trained as a doctor and whose first series, Cardiac Arrest - written under the pseudonym 'John MacUre' - had attracted critical plaudits for its dark portrayal of life in a disintegrating British National Health Service. The filming of the school took place in Salford, Buile Hill High, Hope High and Pendleton College, although the filming of the characters' homes actually took place some 80 miles away in the Dudley area itself; around Parkes Hall Road on the Dudley-Sedgley border.
Who’s in it. The Grimleys stars Amanda Holden as Geraldine Titley, Jan Ravens, Craig Kelly and Brian Conley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, The Grimleys has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Grimleys page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Grimleys tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Grimleys (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Grimleys change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Grimleys worth watching?
- The Grimleys holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Grimleys?
- The Grimleys stars Amanda Holden, Jan Ravens, Craig Kelly, Brian Conley and Ryan Cartwright.
- When was The Grimleys released?
- The Grimleys was released in 1999.