Hope It Rains is a British sitcom written by John Esmonde and Bob Larbey that aired on ITV in the early 1990s. It ran for two series: the first series of seven episodes ran from 3 June to 15 July 1991, and the second and final series of six episodes ran from 24 June to 29 July 1992. The show was produced by Thames Television for the ITV network.
Plot The programme stars Harry Nash (Tom Bell) is the proprietor of a waxworks in a rundown seaside resort. He has to struggle to make ends meet, but he manages to get by somehow. Suddenly, Harry finds himself having to cope with his god-daughter Jace Elliott (Holly Aird), who comes to stay with him after the death of her parents. Harry is a morose, self-contained individual, while Jace is a hard-bitten, abrasive young lady from a tough neighbourhood. The two take an instant dislike to one another, but have to find ways to coexist.
Cast
Regulars Tom Bell as Harry Nash Holly Aird as Jace Elliott Eamon Boland as Dennis Portland
Guests Jenny Lee as Sybil Miles Richardson as Nigel
Crew John Esmonde and Bob Larbey as Writers John Howard Davies as Director John Howard Davies as Producer
Episodes Series overview
A total of thirteen episodes were produced over two series.
Series 1 (1991)
Series 2 (1992)
Locations Much of the show was filmed in and around the seaside town of Bognor Regis in West Sussex, England.
References
External links
Hope It Rains at British Comedy Guide