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Sunburn

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1999
2 Seasons
14 Episodes
EN
Ended

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Sunburn is a British television series that followed the lives of a group of British holiday reps. It was broadcast on BBC One between 16 January 1999 and 1 May 2000, running for two series of six and eight episodes respectively. The first was set and filmed in Cyprus and the second in Algarve. The cast included Michelle Collins, Rebecca Callard, Sharon Small, George Layton and Sean Maguire, with Paul Nicholas joining later. The series was created by Mike Bullen, who was interested in the behind-the-scenes lives of holiday reps after watching the docusoap Holiday Reps. Bullen wrote most of the first series but scaled back his involvement in the second; most of that series' episodes were written by Lizzie Mickery and Sally Wainwright.

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About Sunburn

Sunburn is a British television series that followed the lives of a group of British holiday reps. It was broadcast on BBC One between 16 January 1999 and 1 May 2000, running for two series of six and eight episodes respectively. The first was set and filmed in Cyprus and the second in Algarve. The cast included Michelle Collins, Rebecca Callard, Sharon Small, George Layton and Sean Maguire, with Paul Nicholas joining later. The series was created by Mike Bullen, who was interested in the behind-the-scenes lives of holiday reps after watching the docusoap Holiday Reps. Bullen wrote most of the first series but scaled back his involvement in the second; most of that series' episodes were written by Lizzie Mickery and Sally Wainwright. Across 2 seasons and 14 episodes, originally airing on BBC One.

Sunburn Cast and Characters

The cast features George Layton (as Alan Brookes), Sean Maguire (as Lee Wilson), Michelle Collins (as Nicki Matthews), Sharon Small (as Carol Simpson), and Paul Nicholas (as David Janus). Their performances are a major reason Sunburn has built such a passionate audience.

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Why People Are Watching Sunburn

Sunburn flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts and 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 Sunburn have?

Sunburn has 14 episodes across 2 seasons. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.

Is Sunburn good? What's the rating?

Sunburn holds a 4.8/10 rating based on 5 reviews — a niche pick worth checking out.

Who is in the cast of Sunburn?

The main cast includes George Layton, Sean Maguire, Michelle Collins, and Sharon Small, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

Is Sunburn available in English?

Yes — Sunburn was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.

When was Sunburn released?

Sunburn first aired in 1999.

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How many seasons and episodes does Sunburn have?

Sunburn currently has 2 seasons and a total of 14 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 Sunburn about?

Sunburn is a British television series that followed the lives of a group of British holiday reps. It was broadcast on BBC One between 16 January 1999 and 1 May 2000, running for two series of six and eight episodes respectively. The first was set and filmed in Cyprus and the second in Algarve. The cast included Mic… It belongs to the Comedy, Drama genres.

In which language is Sunburn originally available?

Sunburn 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 Sunburn first released?

Sunburn first premiered on January 16, 1999 (1999). The series has since concluded its run.

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