Green Wing

Name: Green Wing
Genre: Comedy
Released: 2004-09-03
Cast: Sally Bretton, Oliver Chris, Olivia Colman, Michelle Gomez, Tamsin Greig

2004 | 2 seasons | 60 min | Comedy

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With a short run with a modest audience, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved The Office or The Office, start here.
The mood: Light and funny.
The pace: 2 seasons: a few weeks of evenings, hour-long episodes, about 18 hours in all.
What might put you off: Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.

Follow new surgical registrar Dr Caroline Todd through her first day at work and beyond, starting out as she means to go on - dishevelled and under-deodorised! Along the way she meets an assortment of bizarre and demented characters. Be prepared for one of the most surreal journeys you're ever likely to take as you dive into the anarchic world of Green Wing Hospital!

How it earned its rating

CriticsSolid
Generally positive reviews
AudiencesSolid
8.0 out of 10
AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
Reach & staying powerBelow par
Ran for 2 seasons and reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 101K people sought it out in the past year