Dodgem
TV series
Dodgem
1991, English, on BBC One. Created by Bernard Ashley.
Simon Leighton is sent to an assessment centre because he is unable to cope with school due to problems in his life – his mother is dead and his father cannot overcome his grief. However Simon is determined to leave the centre to live with his father.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 6
- Episode length
- Varies
- Status
- Ended in 1991
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Latest episode
S1 E6: Episode 6
Aired 27 March 1991
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Bernard AshleyCreator
- Sean MaguireSimon Leighton · 6 ep
- Lucy SpeedRose Penfold · 6 ep
- Trevor PeacockCharlie Penfold · 6 ep
- John TelferAlex Leighton · 6 ep
- Hugh BonnevilleRick Bayne · 5 ep
- Jo MartinRuth · 3 ep
- Jamie GoldingTanyard · 3 ep
- Adam SearlesLittle Lee · 3 ep
- Olayinka WilliamsPaula · 3 ep
- Feri BeardMichelle · 3 ep
- Alan ThompsonGrandfather · 3 ep
- Doreen AndrewGrandmother · 3 ep
Details
- First aired
- 20 February 1991
- Last aired
- 27 March 1991
- Network
- BBC One
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
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Dodgem: quick answers
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How many seasons of Dodgem are there?
Dodgem has 1 season and 6 episodes.
Is Dodgem finished?
Yes. Dodgem ended in 1991, so you can watch the whole story.
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What shows are like Dodgem?
If you liked Dodgem, try Road to Avonlea, My Brilliant Career, Chicken Girls.
Who created Dodgem?
Dodgem was created by Bernard Ashley and stars Sean Maguire, Lucy Speed, Trevor Peacock.