The Crouches
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The Crouches is a sitcom which aired on BBC One
between 2003 and 2005. The show stars Rudolph Walker
, who played Robbie Gee's (Roly) father, and Mona Hammond
, who played Jo's (Natalie) mother. Also other main casts were Robbie Gee
and Jo Martin
. The show was not well received by critics and only two series were made. It ratings were moderate, attracting an average of 3 million viewers.
Childhood sweethearts Roly Crouch Robbie Gee
and Natalie Jo Martin
have been married for 18 years. Roly works at for the London Underground
at Lambeth North
as a Station Assistant. Roly has two best mates. Ed and Bailey. Bailey, who is portrayed by Don Warrington
is his boss, and Ed, who is portrayed by Danny John-Jules
is also a station assistant.
Ed is married to Lindy. Their relationship is rocky, and even when Lindy chucks him out of the house at times, he still thinks that she love him and that is her way of expressing her love to him.
Natalie used to be in a rap duo with best mate Lindy, who is portrayed by Llewella Gideon, called "Bun and Cheese". Nat said they wanted to be Britain's answer to Salt -N- Pepa, but their musical career didn't take off despite Roly's support (he was the only person not to boo at their performances). She now manages a discount store (Poundkickers) in Elephant and Castle Shopping Centre and longs for some sophistication in her life.
They have two demanding teenagers, Aiden, who was played by Akemnji Ndifernyana in series one and was replaced by Aaron Shosanya in series two and Adele, who is played by Ony Uhiara
. Roly and Natalie also have their parents living in the household. Langley, who is portrayed by Rudolph Walker
and Sylvie, who is portrayed by Mona Hammond
. The pressure on the Crouch household sometimes reaches boiling point.
Grandad a.k.a (Langley) is Roly's mischievous Trinidadian father. He was married to Roly's mum Primrose for many years until she died eight years ago. However he still has a keen eye for the ladies. His favourite pastimes (besides ladies!) are dominoes and winding up Roly. He once invented a dance called Lick My Rifle.
Grandma a.k.a (Sylvie) is Natalie's Jamaican mother who was married for many years to Natalie's father Roy. But she's now a widow and lives with Natalie and the family. She dislikes Roly's miserly ways, cream teas and her cousin Janet's "tee hee" laugh. She knows that Grandpa Langley is after her, but she's more than a match for him.
Aiden is the Crouches young son. He has Beyonce posters on his wall and loves computer games. Aidan hates tidying up and loves fighting with his sister.
Adele is Roly and Nat's feisty, sharp tongued daughter who loves clubbing and giving her parents grief. She doesn't 'do' work and can't see why her parents don't approve of her 'businessman' boyfriend, Dennis Dutton - as if that's going to stop her from seeing him. Dennis is portrayed by Jimmy Akingbola
BBC One
BBC One is the flagship television channel of the British Broadcasting Corporation in the United Kingdom. It was launched on 2 November 1936 as the BBC Television Service, and was the world's first regular television service with a high level of image resolution...
between 2003 and 2005. The show stars Rudolph Walker
Rudolph Walker
Rudolph Walker, OBE is a British character actor. Born in Trinidad and Tobago, Walker came to the United Kingdom in 1960....
, who played Robbie Gee's (Roly) father, and Mona Hammond
Mona Hammond
Mona Hammond OBE is a Chinese Jamaican actress and co-founder of the Talawa Theatre Company. Born in Jamaica, Hammond emigrated to the United Kingdom in 1959, where she has remained ever since. Hammond has had a long and distinguished stage career...
, who played Jo's (Natalie) mother. Also other main casts were Robbie Gee
Robbie Gee
Robbie Gee is a British actor, best known for his Desmond's character "Lee Stanley", and for appearing in Guy Ritchie's crime caper Snatch. He also appeared in the movie Mean Machine playing "Trojan".-Hosting:...
and Jo Martin
Jo Martin
Jo Martin is an actress, best known for playing Natalie Crouch on a BBC1 black sitcom called The Crouches, which aired from September 2003 - 2005....
. The show was not well received by critics and only two series were made. It ratings were moderate, attracting an average of 3 million viewers.
Childhood sweethearts Roly Crouch Robbie Gee
Robbie Gee
Robbie Gee is a British actor, best known for his Desmond's character "Lee Stanley", and for appearing in Guy Ritchie's crime caper Snatch. He also appeared in the movie Mean Machine playing "Trojan".-Hosting:...
and Natalie Jo Martin
Jo Martin
Jo Martin is an actress, best known for playing Natalie Crouch on a BBC1 black sitcom called The Crouches, which aired from September 2003 - 2005....
have been married for 18 years. Roly works at for the London Underground
London Underground
The London Underground is a rapid transit system serving a large part of Greater London and some parts of Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire and Essex in England...
at Lambeth North
Lambeth North tube station
Lambeth North tube station is a London Underground station in the neighbourhood of Lambeth, at the junction of Westminster Bridge Road and Baylis Road. It is on the Bakerloo line, between Elephant & Castle and Waterloo, and is in Travelcard Zone 1...
as a Station Assistant. Roly has two best mates. Ed and Bailey. Bailey, who is portrayed by Don Warrington
Don Warrington
Don Warrington, MBE is a Trinidadian British actor.-Personal life:Warrington was born in Trinidad and Tobago on 23 May 1951 and brought up in Newcastle upon Tyne, England from age five. His father was the Trinidadian politician, Basil Kydd, who died in 1958. He has two sons.His acting career...
is his boss, and Ed, who is portrayed by Danny John-Jules
Danny John-Jules
Daniel "Danny" John-Jules is a British actor, singer and dancer. John-Jules attended Rutherford Comprehensive School, Penfold Street, Marylebone, from 1972 to 1977. He is best known for portraying Cat in the television programme Red Dwarf.-Dance and song:John-Jules is a baritone...
is also a station assistant.
Ed is married to Lindy. Their relationship is rocky, and even when Lindy chucks him out of the house at times, he still thinks that she love him and that is her way of expressing her love to him.
Natalie used to be in a rap duo with best mate Lindy, who is portrayed by Llewella Gideon, called "Bun and Cheese". Nat said they wanted to be Britain's answer to Salt -N- Pepa, but their musical career didn't take off despite Roly's support (he was the only person not to boo at their performances). She now manages a discount store (Poundkickers) in Elephant and Castle Shopping Centre and longs for some sophistication in her life.
They have two demanding teenagers, Aiden, who was played by Akemnji Ndifernyana in series one and was replaced by Aaron Shosanya in series two and Adele, who is played by Ony Uhiara
Ony Uhiara
Ony Uhiara, born 1978/9, is an actress, best known for playing Adele in the BBC sitcom, The Crouches, which was broadcast from 2003 until 2004.She was born in the UK of Nigerian descent and grew up in east London...
. Roly and Natalie also have their parents living in the household. Langley, who is portrayed by Rudolph Walker
Rudolph Walker
Rudolph Walker, OBE is a British character actor. Born in Trinidad and Tobago, Walker came to the United Kingdom in 1960....
and Sylvie, who is portrayed by Mona Hammond
Mona Hammond
Mona Hammond OBE is a Chinese Jamaican actress and co-founder of the Talawa Theatre Company. Born in Jamaica, Hammond emigrated to the United Kingdom in 1959, where she has remained ever since. Hammond has had a long and distinguished stage career...
. The pressure on the Crouch household sometimes reaches boiling point.
Grandad a.k.a (Langley) is Roly's mischievous Trinidadian father. He was married to Roly's mum Primrose for many years until she died eight years ago. However he still has a keen eye for the ladies. His favourite pastimes (besides ladies!) are dominoes and winding up Roly. He once invented a dance called Lick My Rifle.
Grandma a.k.a (Sylvie) is Natalie's Jamaican mother who was married for many years to Natalie's father Roy. But she's now a widow and lives with Natalie and the family. She dislikes Roly's miserly ways, cream teas and her cousin Janet's "tee hee" laugh. She knows that Grandpa Langley is after her, but she's more than a match for him.
Aiden is the Crouches young son. He has Beyonce posters on his wall and loves computer games. Aidan hates tidying up and loves fighting with his sister.
Adele is Roly and Nat's feisty, sharp tongued daughter who loves clubbing and giving her parents grief. She doesn't 'do' work and can't see why her parents don't approve of her 'businessman' boyfriend, Dennis Dutton - as if that's going to stop her from seeing him. Dennis is portrayed by Jimmy Akingbola
Jimmy Akingbola
Jimmy Akingbola is a British television, theatre and film actor. Born in 1978 in Plaistow, London to Nigerian parents, he was the youngest of four children...