
Farrington of the F.O.
Seen it?1986 | 2 seasons | 30 min | Comedy
Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and a short run with a modest audience, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
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, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- 2 seasons: a few weeks of evenings, short, snackable episodes, about 7 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
Farrington of the F.O. is a British sitcom created and written by Dick Sharples, broadcast on ITV from 1986 to 1987. The two series programme focuses on the chaotic life of a British consulate in a fictional Latin American country, described as 'one of the armpits of Latin America', led by the new Consul-General, Harriet Farrington.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- 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 impactWeak
About 2K people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Monday Morning Maybe. Here's how each season stacks up.
- Farrington of the F.O.1986 · 7 episodesNot rated yet
- Farrington1987 · 7 episodesNot rated yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Created by Dick Sharples
- Angela ThorneHarriet Farrington
- John QuayleMajor Willoughby-Gore
- Tony HaygarthFidel Sanchez
- Joan SimsAnnie Begley