''Sunnyside Farm'' is the title of a 1997

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comedy television series. The series follows brothers Ray and Ken Sunnyside who have inherited the failing Sunnyside Farm. Ray, played by

Phil Daniels Philip William Daniels (born 25 October 1958) is an English actor, musician and singer, most noted for film and television roles playing Londoners, such as the lead role of Jimmy Cooper in ''Quadrophenia'', Richards in '' Scum'', Stewart in '' T ...

, is a truly repulsive individual, and intends to get his brother committed to a mental institution so he can sell the farm and blow the proceeds on the high life; Ken (

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), while not the sharpest pencil in the box at least has a few redeeming characteristics. Other notable actors to appear in the series were

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and

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. The show's theme music was written and performed by

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and Phil Daniels although it was credited to Albarn's band Blur. The series was produced by

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and was initially broadcast on

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Cast and characters

as Ray Sunnyside *

as Ken Sunnyside *

Beth Goddard Elizabeth Jane Goddard (born 31 March 1969) is a British actress known for her role as Suze Littlewood in the BBC comedy series '' Gimme Gimme Gimme''. Early life Goddard grew up in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, and attended Clacton County High Sch ...

as Wendy *

Tony Gardner Tony Gardner (born 10 January 1964) is an English actor and doctor. He sits on the national governing body of the actors' trade union Equity. Early life and education He attended St Augustine's Catholic College in Trowbridge. Career Gardne ...

as Justin *

as Letchworth *

as Mr Mills

Episodes

Reception

Receiving mixed critical notices, it was not renewed after the first series of 6 episodes.

References

External links

* * BBC television sitcoms 1997 British television series debuts 1997 British television series endings 1990s British comedy television series 1990s British television miniseries British English-language television shows {{BBC-comedy-tv-prog-stub