Mount Pleasant (TV series) facts for kids
Mount Pleasant was a fun British TV show that mixed comedy with drama. It first appeared on the Sky One TV channel in 2011. Later, it moved to Sky Living in 2012, before coming back to Sky One in 2015. The show finished with a special 90-minute episode on June 30, 2017.
What is Mount Pleasant About?
Mount Pleasant is known as a "comedy-drama." This means it has parts that make you laugh, like a comedy, but also parts that deal with more serious feelings and real-life situations, like a drama. The show followed the lives of different families and friends, showing their everyday adventures and challenges. It was popular because many people could relate to the characters and their stories.
Who Was In It?
Many talented actors were part of the Mount Pleasant cast over the years. The main characters, Lisa and Dan Johnson, were played by Sally Lindsay and Daniel Ryan. Other important actors included Bobby Ball as Barry Harris and Pauline Collins as Sue Harris in the early seasons.
Here are some of the actors who appeared in the show:
- Sally Lindsay as Lisa Johnson
- Daniel Ryan as Dan Johnson
- Bobby Ball as Barry Harris
- Pauline Collins as Sue Harris (Series 1–2)
- Paula Wilcox as Pauline Johnson
- Adrian Bower as Greg Porter
- Angela Griffin as Shelley Porter (Series 1–2)
- Neil Fitzmaurice as Fergus Smythe
- Ainsley Howard as Denise Bradwell
- Sue Vincent as Maragret Harris
- Ted Robbins as Terry Harris
- Jill Halfpenny as Emma (Series 1)
- Siàn Reeves as Bianca (Series 1–4)
- David Bradley as Charlie Johnston (Series 2–4)
- Samantha Womack as Tanya Porter (Series 3-6)
- Nigel Harman as Bradley Dawson (Series 3-6)
- Jo Joyner as Jayne (Series 6)
