Waiting for God

Waiting for God is a British sitcom that ran on BBC1 for five series from 1990 to 1994. It starred Stephanie Cole and Graham Crowden as two spirited residents of a retirement home who spend their time running rings around the home's oppressive management and their own families. It was written by Michael Aitkens. The programme is still repeated in the UK on various channels. Seasons 1 through 5 have run on PBS in the United States, and in New Zealand the show has aired various times since 2002. Diana Trent - Diana is a curmudgeonly old woman who is constantly complaining about the state of... the world. She is an atheist and often irritates Tom, who does believe in God. Trent used to be a photojournalist, specialising in combat zones. Tom Ballard - Tom is an optimistic, jolly old man who is new to the home. He suffers from mild dementia but he always tries to make the best of things. Sometimes, however, he goes against certain people such as Harvey Bains, who he often campaigns against and insults. He is visited often by his 'dull' son Geoffrey and Geoffrey's annoying, offensive wife Marion.
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