''Moving Story'' is a British

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in two series between 26 May 1994 and 29 August 1995.Maxford p.40 It was created by

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Plot

The series follows the story of a group of removal men who work for a fictional company called Elite Removals. The removal men, led by their boss, Bamber, are a tight-knit group who navigate the challenges and complexities of their job, which involves moving people's belongings from one place to another. Each episode features a different client with a unique and often emotional story, ranging from families moving to new homes to elderly individuals downsizing to retirement communities. As the series progresses, the removal men confront their own personal struggles and challenges, including health issues, relationship problems, and financial difficulties. They support each other through these challenges, forming a strong bond and a sense of camaraderie. Throughout the series, "Moving Story" explores themes of friendship, family, and the meaning of home. The series also offers a unique perspective on the working class, showcasing the hard work and dedication of those in blue-collar jobs.

Main cast

Warren Clarke Warren Clarke (born Alan James Clarke; 26 April 1947 – 12 November 2014) was an English actor. He appeared in many films after a significant role as Dim in Stanley Kubrick's '' A Clockwork Orange''. His television appearances included '' D ...

as Bamber * Phil Davis as Adrenalin * Con O'Neill as Nick *

Ronny Jhutti Ronny Jhutti (born Ajay Dhutti, 1973) is a British actor, most notable for his role as Sohail Karim in ''EastEnders'', Danny Bartock in two episodes of ''Doctor Who'' and Naz Omar in '' Vexed''. Early life Ronny was raised in London, where he wa ...

as Asif *

Kenneth Colley Kenneth Colley (born 7 December 1937) is an English film and television actor whose career spans over 60 years. He came to wider prominence through his role as Admiral Piett in the ''Star Wars'' films ''The Empire Strikes Back'' (1980) and ''R ...

as Ken Uttley * Sheila Kelley as Patsy *

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as Charlotte * Emma Amos as Kathy * Meera Devon as Kalsoom

Episodes

Series One

#"Moving Story" (26 May 1994 – 75 minutes) #"Last Stand at Laurel Way" (2 June 1994 – brought forward from 9 June 1994) #"A Piece of Cake" (9 June 1994 – postponed from 2 June 1994) #"Father's Day" (16 June 1994) #"Charlotte, Emma, Bamber & Anne" (30 June 1994) #"None Shall Sleep" (7 July 1994)

Series Two

#"The African Queen" (18 July 1995) #"Norman Blood" (25 July 1995) #"Bear Necessities" (1 August 1995) #"Something Blue" (8 August 1995) #"Trivial Pursuits" (15 August 1995) #"Superstition" (22 August 1995) #"Canterbury Tales" (29 August 1995)

References

2. Theme tune for Moving Story by

Kirsty Maccoll Kirsty Anna MacColl (, ; 10 October 1959 – 18 December 2000) was a British singer and songwriter. The daughter of folk singer Ewan MacColl, she recorded several pop hits in the 1980s and 1990s, including "There's a Guy Works Down the Chip Shop ...

“Moving Out” (unreleased)

Bibliography

* Howard Maxford. ''Hammer Complete: The Films, the Personnel, the Company''. McFarland, 2018.

External links

* * {{Jack Rosenthal 1994 British television series debuts 1995 British television series endings 1990s British comedy-drama television series ITV television dramas Television series by ITV Studios Carlton Television British English-language television shows Television shows set in London