Taking The Floor (BBC-1 1991, Matthew Cottle, Barbara Durkin)

In sitcom Taking The Floor, Brian Wheeler teams up with the snooty Karen Tranter to take the world of ballroom dancing by storm. In classic comedy style Brian and Karen were total opposites.

production details
UK / BBC One – Alamo / 6×30 minute episodes / Broadcast 4 March – 15 April 1991 Mondays 8.30pm

Creator: Paul Makin / Executive Producers: Allan McKeown, Michael Pilsworth / Producer and Director: Derrick Goodwin

cast
Matthew Cottle as Brian Wheeler
Barbara Durkin as Karen Tranter
Timothy Kightley as Mr Wheeler
Janet Dale as Mrs Wheeler
Christopher Godwin as Mr Tranter
Claire Nielson as Mrs Tranter
Dean Gatiss as Colin Wheeler

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