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High Hopes

  • TV Series
  • 2002–
  • 30m
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8.3/10
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High Hopes (2002)
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Sitcom set and made in Wales. Fagin, a budding Welsh "entrepreneur" with a dodgy past, takes in two tear-aways as apprentices. The series follows their daily lives, relationships and working... Read allSitcom set and made in Wales. Fagin, a budding Welsh "entrepreneur" with a dodgy past, takes in two tear-aways as apprentices. The series follows their daily lives, relationships and workings in the Welsh valleys. Fagin's mum, with whom they all live, is the matriarch who keeps t... Read allSitcom set and made in Wales. Fagin, a budding Welsh "entrepreneur" with a dodgy past, takes in two tear-aways as apprentices. The series follows their daily lives, relationships and workings in the Welsh valleys. Fagin's mum, with whom they all live, is the matriarch who keeps the boys in tow.

  • Stars
    • Robert Blythe
    • Steve Meo
    • Margaret John
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    • IMDb RATING
    8.3/10
    148
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    • Stars
      • Robert Blythe
      • Steve Meo
      • Margaret John
    • 4User reviews
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    • Charlie
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    • Trivia
      Several actors who played roles in the 1999 pilot 'High Hopes Saving Private Ryan' were replaced in the series. Also, the pilot was broadcast all over the UK, but the series was only broadcast in Wales. Keiron Self replaced Giles Thomas as PC Claude Cox, and Charlie was previously played by David Rees Talbot, but in the series, he was played by Ben Evans. Charlie and Hoffman were previously acquaintanced with Fagin in the pilot, but only gradually so in the series.
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      Hoffman: Uh, Fag

      [pronounced fayg]

      Hoffman: , what's libido?

      Richard 'Fagin' Hepplewhite: I think it's where you go for a swim.

    • Connections
      Referenced in Margaret John: National Treasure (2010)

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    9/10

    Margaret John is awsome

    Every time I watch re-runs of Gavin and Stacey I am reminded of how much I miss this gem of a programme. Probably only broadcast in Wales, the stories are hilarious, the characters unique and the acting outstanding. Laugh out loud moments largely due to the brilliant Margaret John who plays the ex-stripper matriarch and mother of the hapless Richard "Fagin" Hepplewhite (Robert Blythe). The series was created by the mega under-estimated Boyd Clack who also plays the Police Sergeant. If you get the chance to see this show, sit back, relax with a comforting drink and be prepared to marvel at the genius writing. By the way Margaret John plays "Doris" in Gavin and Stacey.
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    • Release date
      • October 2, 2002 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official sites
      • BBC (United Kingdom)
      • Official Fansite
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Nythbran Stores, Nythbran Terrace, Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taff, Wales, UK
    • Production company
      • British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
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      30 minutes
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