Barbara (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Series · ★ 6.5
Released in 1999, Barbara is a comedy series.
What it’s about. Barbara is a British sitcom starring Gwen Taylor in the title role. A pilot was broadcast in 1995, and three series were then televised from 1999 to 2003. It was made by Central Television, and filmed at their Lenton Lane studios in Nottingham in front of a live studio audience. The majority of location scenes for the series were filmed in various suburbs of Nottingham, including Mapperley and West Bridgford, with other scenes filmed around Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. Despite winning awards and respectable viewing figures, it was axed by ITV in 2003.
Who’s in it. Barbara stars Gwen Taylor as Barbara Liversidge, Sam Kelly as Ted Liversidge, Elizabeth Carling as Linda Pond and Mark Benton as Martin Pond, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Barbara has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Barbara page.
If you liked it. Fans of Barbara tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Barbara (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Barbara change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Barbara worth watching?
- Barbara holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Barbara?
- Barbara stars Gwen Taylor, Sam Kelly, Elizabeth Carling, Mark Benton and Benedict Sandiford.
- When was Barbara released?
- Barbara was released in 1999.