Porters (TV series)
British sitcom set in a fictional hospital.
Porters is a British sitcom that originally aired on the channel Dave between September 20, 2017, and 2019. The show takes place at the fictional St. Etheldreda's hospital. Its creator, Dan Sefton, previously worked as a medical professional. The main cast includes Edward Easton, Susan Wokoma, Claudia Jessie, Rutger Hauer, and Daniel Mays. The first season consisted of three episodes, starting on September 20, 2017. A second season, made up of six episodes, began broadcasting on March 14, 2019. The principal characters are Simon Porter (Edward Easton), Frankie (Susan Wokoma), Anthony De La Mer (Daniel Mays, appearing in the second season), Lucy (Claudia Jessie), and Tillman (Rutger Hauer). Other main cast members include Sanjeev Bhaskar as Mr. Pradeep, Sinead Keenan as Dr. Bartholomew (season two), Tanya Franks as Jane Bison, and Jo Joyner as Dr. Kelly (season one). Recurring roles feature James Atherton as Dr. McKenzie, Siobhán McSweeney as Alice, Jo Enright as Janice, and Toby Williams as Terry. Guest stars include Mathew Horne, Kelsey Grammer, Samantha Spiro, Jamie Foreman, Christine Ozanne, Kiano Samuels, Chetan Pathak, Wendy Mae Brown, Jonathan Hansler, Neil Stuke, Ekow Quartey, Jacob Edwards, Souad Faress, David Yip, Sophie McShera, Whitney O'Nicholas, Caron Pascoe, Rich Keeble, Marc Warren, Olayinka Giwa, Laura Checkley, Patrick Turpin, Scott Chambers, Naomi Sheldon, Bobby Pearse, Sally Lindsay, Sanjeev Kohli, Bryony Hannah, Paul Longley, Jon Glover, Chris Wilson, and Chiedu Agborh. The second season was confirmed in April 2018, with six episodes ordered.
- field
- Television sitcom
- network
- Dave
- first_aired
- 20 September 2017
- last_aired
- 2019
- creator
- Dan Sefton
- setting
- St. Etheldreda's hospital
Lore & Background
Porters follows the staff of St. Etheldreda's hospital, focusing on porters and other workers. The first series of three episodes began on 20 September 2017. A second series of six episodes began airing on 14 March 2019. The main cast includes Edward Easton as Simon Porter, Susan Wokoma as Frankie, Claudia Jessie as Lucy, Rutger Hauer as Tillman, and Daniel Mays as Anthony De La Mer (Series 2).
Reader's Guide
Porters represents a modest entry in British television comedy, airing on the digital channel Dave. Created by a former medic, the show offers a workplace comedy centered on hospital porters. Its significance lies in its cast, which includes notable actors such as Rutger Hauer and Daniel Mays, and its two-series run from 2017 to 2019. The series did not achieve widespread critical acclaim but remains a part of the British sitcom landscape of the late 2010s.
Did You Know?
- Porters was created by former medic Dan Sefton.
- The first series consisted of three episodes.
- A second series of six episodes was announced in April 2018.
- Rutger Hauer appears as Tillman in the series.
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