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Nice Work (1989)

TV Series ★ 6.7 55 min

Drama

Dr Robyn Penrose is a lecturer in English at Rummidge University. Vic Wilcox is the Managing Director of Pringle's, an engineering firm in Rummidge. They meet when Robyn is told by her Head of Department to "shadow" Vic as part of Industry Year. They are initially hostile to each other but gradually come to understand each other's point of view. Based on the novel by David Lodge.

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Quick facts

Released
October 4, 1989
Runtime
55 min
IMDb
tt0131679
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
Studio
BBC

Themes

Cast

Warren Clarke Warren Clarke Vic Wilcox Haydn Gwynne Haydn Gwynne Dr. Robyn Penrose Janet Dale Janet Dale Marjorie Wilcox David Calder David Calder Stuart Baxter John Forgeham John Forgeham Brian Everthorpe Tricia George Tricia George Shirley Penny Bostock Marion Tariq Yunus Tariq Yunus Danny Ram

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Frequently asked questions

What is Nice Work about?
Dr Robyn Penrose is a lecturer in English at Rummidge University. Vic Wilcox is the Managing Director of Pringle's, an engineering firm in Rummidge. They meet when Robyn is told by her Head of Department to "shadow" Vic as part of Industry Year. They are initially hostile to each other but gradually come to understand each other's point of view. Based on the novel by David Lodge.
Who stars in Nice Work?
Nice Work stars Warren Clarke, Haydn Gwynne, Janet Dale, David Calder.
When was Nice Work released?
Nice Work is a 1989 drama series.
Where can I watch Nice Work?
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