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Nice Work (1989–1989) — drama on BBC Two

The answer: Concluded October 25, 1989.
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Genre
Drama
Network / streamer
BBC Two
Premiered
October 4, 1989
Ended
October 25, 1989
Runtime
~55 min per episode
1season
4episodes

About Nice Work

Nice Work ended on October 25, 1989, after its single season aired on BBC Two. The series was a drama that aired in 1989, set in the Midlands city of Rummidge during Industry Year 1986. It depicted the interactions between an idealistic university lecturer and a middle-aged engineering firm managing director as they shadowed each other for six months, exploring themes of industrial and academic life amid the economic context of Thatcherism and recession. The show featured Warren Clarke as Vic Wilcox and Haydn Gwynne as Robyn Penrose, alongside David Calder, John Forgeham, Tricia George, and Janet Dale. Each episode had a runtime of approximately 55 minutes, providing a detailed look into their professional and personal dynamics.

Nice Work episode schedule

4 aired

Aired · 4

DateEp.Title
October 25, 1989 S1·E4 Episode 4
October 18, 1989 S1·E3 Episode 3
October 11, 1989 S1·E2 Episode 2
October 4, 1989 S1·E1 Episode 1

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