Cakes and Ale
TV series
Cakes and Ale
1976, English, on BBC One.
The life of a famous writer and his two wives is slowly revealed.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 3
- Episode length
- Varies
- Status
- Ended in 1976
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Latest episode
S1 E3: Episode 3
Aired 18 April 1976
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
Details
- First aired
- 4 April 1976
- Last aired
- 18 April 1976
- Network
- BBC One
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
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Cakes and Ale: quick answers
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How many seasons of Cakes and Ale are there?
Cakes and Ale has 1 season and 3 episodes.
Is Cakes and Ale finished?
Yes. Cakes and Ale ended in 1976, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Cakes and Ale on?
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Cakes and Ale parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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