Nearly a Happy Ending (1980)

A play by Victoria Wood. Maureen has been faithfully attending the slimmers' club for months. Now the weeks of endless crispbreads have paid off - but is her optimism misplaced? Sequel to Wood's earlier play Talent, featuring the same characters of lifelong friends Maureen and Julie.

Cast (14)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

Victoria Wood

Maureen

Julie Walters

Julie

P

Paul Seed

Tony

R

Rosemary Williams

Madge

Freddie Fletcher

Tim

M

Mike Kelly

Ken

Christopher Godwin

Barman

Peter Martin

Les Dickey

J

Jill Summers

Attendant

Roger Brierley

AJ Germany

P

Patricia Roe

Evelyn

J

Johnnie Tweed

Accountant

R

Rebecca Storm

Tina

B

Bert Oxley

Taxi Driver

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