Over the Rainbow

Season 1
Inspired by The Commitments, this Britcom hails from the writers and stars of that cult-favorite film. Finn (Angeline Ball, Keeping Faith) is the lead singer of a band, alongside her friend Michelle (Bronagh Gallagher, Pulp Fiction). When Finn’s husband (Peter Sullivan, The Borgias) gets out of prison, he learns that she’s living with his best mate, and they all must find a way to get along.
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Episodes

  1. S1 E1 - Starting Over

    July 10, 1993
    24min
    NR
    On his wedding day to the beautiful songstress Finn, young Englishman Neil gets arrested for robbery. Upon his release a year later, he returns to his wife’s new flat in Brighton, over a pub named the Rainbow, and discovers to his shock that Finn is living with his best mate, Spence.
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  2. S1 E2 - Only the Lonely

    July 10, 1993
    24min
    NR
    As he contemplates what to do with his life, Neil sets off alarm bells among his friends over his seemingly despondent behavior. Meanwhile, Spence and Neil jockey for Finn’s affections, and Michelle sets her eyes on Uncle Roddy.
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  3. S1 E3 - Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood

    July 10, 1993
    24min
    NR
    Neil meets with his probation officer and tries to get his life in order. The guys get jealous when Finn goes out with Uncle Roddy to a fancy restaurant, but she uses the occasion to solicit a job opportunity for Neil. However, he’d rather focus on managing the band’s music career.
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  4. S1 E4 - Red, Red Wine

    July 10, 1993
    24min
    NR
    When Wicked Cleavage plays a gig at a rich kid’s party, Finn attracts the attention of the young heir of Latchmere Hall. As Spence frets over her, Neil tries to appreciate the new harmony of their unusual living arrangement, with mixed results.
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  5. S1 E5 - The House of the Rising Sun

    July 10, 1993
    24min
    NR
    Without steady jobs, Neil and Spence are broke and agree to rent their room out by the hour to a couple carrying on an extramarital affair. But when Finn finds a remnant of their activities, misunderstandings ensue-and that’s the least of the complications.
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  6. S1 E6 - I Write the Songs

    July 10, 1993
    24min
    NR
    Neil and Spence get into a competitive rivalry over who can write the best song lyrics and impress Finn, but their showdown has unintended consequences for the band.
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  7. S1 E7 - Stand by Me

    July 10, 1993
    24min
    NR
    Michelle has been in a bad mood lately, and so Finn asks Uncle Roddy to take Michelle out for a night on the town. Neil grows jealous over the attention that Finn is receiving from customers at the bar, but he must restrain himself to avoid violating his parole.
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  8. S1 E8 - Dream On

    July 10, 1993
    25min
    NR
    The band is auditioning a new bass player, but Neil and Spence are the ones who end up needing to prove themselves.
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Directors

Declan Lowney

Producers

Fremantle

Cast

Angeline BallBronagh GallagherPeter Sullivan

Studio

Acorn TV
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