''Starlings'' is a British

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written by

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and

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who also play the roles of Fergie and Uncle Loz. It was shown on

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. In September 2013, Sky1 announced it was cancelling the show after two seasons.

Premise

Terry and Jan Starling have been happily married for many years, living in Matlock,

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. They have three children. Their eldest, Bell, is in her early 20s and is pregnant by her boyfriend Reuben. Graham, known as Gravy, has left school but is currently unemployed. Charlotte, known as Charlie, is the youngest, and works with Terry in his capacity as a self-employed electrician. Other members of the family include Terry's elderly father, Bill, and Jan's nephew Fergie. In the first episode the family meet Lawrence, known as Loz, for the first time. He is Bill's long lost son, and therefore Terry's half brother.

Cast and characters

Episodes

Series 1 (2012)

Series 2 (2013)

DVD release

The first series of ''Starlings'' was released on DVD on 9 July 2012.

References

External links

* * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Starlings (Tv Series) 2012 British television series debuts 2013 British television series endings 2010s British comedy-drama television series British comedy-drama television shows Sky UK comedy-dramas British English-language television shows Television shows set in Derbyshire Television shows shot at Teddington Studios