8.2
Is The Ritz worth watching?
68
GoodGoodWatch scoreMostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 8.2).
68
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The Ritz was a six-part BBC Television series that aired in 1987. It was a Comedy/Drama set in a night club, where three bouncers—Chike played by Paul Rider, Skodge played by Andrew Dunn and Kenny played by Andrew Livingstone—helped to protect the newly formed Ritz night club from a rival club owner, Mad Mick, played by Richard Ridings.
Good for
- Friends night
- Background watch
- Binge-friendly
Where to watch
Not streaming in any country yet.
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Not for scares, comfort or laughs.
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Cast
6 of 6 · most episodes first
Crew
- Directors
- Martin Shardlow, John Godber
- Written by
- John Godber
- Produced by
- Chris Parr
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Facts
April 24, 1987 · May 29, 1987 · Ended
- First aired
- April 24, 1987
- Last aired
- May 29, 1987
- Status
- Ended
- Length
- 1 season · 6 episodes
- Content
- Violence, Strong Language, Drug Use
- Genres
- Drama, Comedy
- Original language
- English
- Made in
- United Kingdom
Q&A
4 questions, like "Is The Ritz worth watching?"
Questions about The Ritz
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
How long does it take to watch The Ritz?
3 h
About 3 hours: 6 episodes in 1 season of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1987 to 1987.
Will The Ritz make me laugh?
A touch
Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.
Can I half-watch The Ritz?
Easy watchDemanding
Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.