Rescue Me (UK TV series)

Infobox Television
show_name = Rescue Me
genre = Romantic comedy
writer = David Nicholls
starring = Sally Phillips
country = United Kingdom
num_series = 1
num_episodes = 6
list_episodes = #Episodes
opentheme = "Rescue Me" by Oliver Darley
endtheme = Reprise
theme_music_composer= Raynard Miner and Carl Smith
executive_producer= Greg Brenman
Gareth Neame
producer = Christine Langan
composer = Matt Dunkley
runtime = 60 min.
network = BBC One
first_aired = 3 March
last_aired = 7 April 2002
website = http://www.bbc.co.uk/drama/rescueme/

"Rescue Me" is a British romantic comedy television series produced by Tiger Aspect and broadcast on BBC One in 2002. It was created, and principally written, by David Nicholls and stars Sally Phillips as Katie Nash, a woman who is recovering from a divorce while at the same time writing relationship features for "Eden", the women's magazine she works on. The series was filmed from November to December 2001. [cite news|author= Holmwood, Leigh|title= Heggessey asks Cold Feet producer for new rom-com|url= http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/terrestrial/2001/11/heggessey_asks_cold_feet_producer_for_new_romcom.html|work= Broadcast|publisher= EMAP Business|date= 2001-11-01|accessdate= 2008-07-19] It ran for six episodes, averaging 3.4 million viewers and a 15% audience share in its Sunday night timeslot. The low ratings meant it was not recommissioned for a second series, leaving an unresolved cliffhanger. [cite news|first= Jason|last= Deans|title= BBC axes Rescue Me|url= http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2002/may/14/bbc.broadcasting|work= Media Guardian|date= 2002-05-14|accessdate= 2007-11-12] Nicholls had written four episodes of the unmade second series before discovering "Rescue Me" had been cancelled. As a result, he took a break from screenwriting to concentrate on his debut novel "Starter for Ten". [cite news|first= Will|last= Martin|title= Sally Phillips interview|url= http://www.lastbroadcast.co.uk/tv/v/3438-sally-phillips-interview.html|work= Last Broadcast|date= 2008-02-29|accessdate= 2008-07-16] A cover version of "Rescue Me", performed by Oliver Darley, is the series theme tune. [cite news|author= Staff writer|title= Robbie's rival is back|url= |work= Lancashire Evening Telegraph|publisher= Newsquest Media Group|date= 2002-04-05|accessdate= 2008-08-19|quote= Gordon will be touring with rising star Oliver Darley, best known for his rendition of Rescue Me, for the hit BBC series of the same name. ]

Cast

*Sally Phillips as Katie Nash, a feature writer on a magazine.
*Stewart Wright as Eddie Chisholm, the sub-editor who is Katie's shoulder to cry on.
*Oliver Chris as Luke Chatwin, the humorous photographer.
*James Lance as Guy, the magazine art director.
*Eliza Bennett as Natasha Bell, the deputy editor.
*Vincent Regan as Matthew Nash, Katie's husband.
*Sasha Behar as Emma Peters, the editor.
*Andrea Lowe as Melanie Woods, Emma's PA.

Episodes

References

External links

* [http://www.bbc.co.uk/drama/rescueme/ "Rescue Me"] at bbc.co.uk
* [http://www.tigeraspect.co.uk/prog.asp?id=81 "Rescue Me"] at Tiger Aspect Productions
*imdb title|id=0312194|title=Rescue Me