Waiting for God
“A Comedy About Growing Old Disgracefully”
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Refusing to succumb to old age, Tom Ballard and Diana Trent are a pair of seasoned delinquents that cause many headaches. Their uneasy alliance is destined to make life difficult at the Bayview Retirement Village.
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Season 1
Welcome to Bayview
Tom Ballard is put in Bayview retirement home by drunken daughter Marion and her weak husband Geoffrey. Many of the residents are very passive but not retired journalist Diana Trent, whose mission in life is to annoy 'the idiot Baines' - Harvey Baines, the home's manager. Initially she thinks Tom is rather dotty but when he tries to organize the residents into action against the home's poor food she knows she has found an ally.
A Trip to Brighton
Diana rows with chief carer Jane for calling her a senior citizen and Tom does his best to ignore Marion and Geoffrey. Diana's niece Sarah has left her Porsche at the home so Diana drives Tom to Brighton in it. Harvey Baines reports it missing and the couple are stopped by the police but explain that Diana has her niece's permission to use it and Harvey is threatened with arrest for wasting police time.
Cheering Up Tom
Tom really thinks that he won't have to wait for God much longer when he says he is dying and is rushed to hospital. He is discovered to have had a heart attack but he becomes very depressed and talks about suicide,writing 'die on Thursday' in his diary. In order to talk him out of what she believes to be his plan to end it all Diana threatens to join him.
The Christening
Tom is going to the christening of his nephew and wants Diana to accompany him but she is not keen because her arthritis is playing her up. Because she failed to declare it on her application form, Baines tries to get her evicted from the home. Tom doctors a 'naughty' photo of Baines to blackmail him into changing his mind but Diana uses her old press contacts to 'persuade' the committee to let her stay.
Fraulein Mueller
Jane wants to become a nun so Baines sacks her and brings in stern German matron Greta Mueller, who is a tyrant and tells Sarah where Diana hid the Porsche. Tom cons Baines into making him the head of the Residents' Association and gets up a petition, which Baines thinks is to get rid of Diana, so he signs it. Actually it's to get rid of Greta, so he is forced to fire her and reinstate Jane.
The Psychiatrist
Baines decides that if Diana and Tom are seen to be mentally incompetent it will give him power of attorney over them and end all his troubles, particularly as the home is in financial difficulties. So he refers them to psychiatrist Dr.Darrow, for whom they act out a well-rehearsed pantomine of odd behaviour, leading the doctor to conclude that they are not mad, just a touch eccentric, with unexpected help coming from Sarah.
The Helicopter
With upcoming by-elections Councillor Ferguson is courting the grey vote and comes to the home. At the same time Diana, once a photo-journalist, takes Tom up in a helicopter to take aerial shots of local houses to sell to their owners. Among her shots is one of Ferguson and the Swedish nanny being very naughty on the lawn. This comes in very handy at scuppering Ferguson's plan to support a Japanese spare parts factory being built next to Bayview.
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About Waiting for God
“A Comedy About Growing Old Disgracefully”
Refusing to succumb to old age, Tom Ballard and Diana Trent are a pair of seasoned delinquents that cause many headaches. Their uneasy alliance is destined to make life difficult at the Bayview Retirement Village. Across 5 seasons and 45 episodes, originally airing on BBC One.
Waiting for God Cast and Characters
The cast features Stephanie Cole (as Diana Trent), Graham Crowden (as Tom Ballard), Daniel Hill (as Harvey Bains), Janine Duvitski (as Jane Edwards), and Andrew Tourell (as Geoffrey Ballard). Their performances are a major reason Waiting for God has built such a passionate audience.
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Waiting for God flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is sharp comedic timing that lands consistently. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.
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How many episodes does Waiting for God have?
Waiting for God has 45 episodes across 5 seasons. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.
Is Waiting for God good? What's the rating?
Waiting for God holds a 7.4/10 rating based on 18 reviews — well above average.
Who is in the cast of Waiting for God?
The main cast includes Stephanie Cole, Graham Crowden, Daniel Hill, and Janine Duvitski, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Waiting for God available in English?
Yes — Waiting for God was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.
When was Waiting for God released?
Waiting for God first aired in 1990.
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You can watch Waiting for God online for free on Bowood.TV. All 45 episodes across 5 seasons are available to stream in HD without a subscription, signup, or paywall. Just open the show page and press play.
How many seasons and episodes does Waiting for God have?
Waiting for God currently has 5 seasons and a total of 45 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on Bowood.TV and continue watching from where you left off.
What is Waiting for God about?
Refusing to succumb to old age, Tom Ballard and Diana Trent are a pair of seasoned delinquents that cause many headaches. Their uneasy alliance is destined to make life difficult at the Bayview Retirement Village. It belongs to the Comedy genre.
In which language is Waiting for God originally available?
Waiting for God was originally produced in English. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original English audio, which is the most authentic way to experience the dialogue, music, and performances. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.
When was Waiting for God first released?
Waiting for God first premiered on June 28, 1990 (1990). The series has since concluded its run.
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