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Series · 1989 – 1991 · Drama

Making Out

Mancunian factory floor comedy drama

★6.0 1989 – 1991 3 Seasons TV-MA

Making Out is a British television series, shown by the BBC between 1989 and 1991. The series, created by Franc Roddam, written by Debbie Horsfield, mixed comedy and drama in its portrayal of the women who worked on the factory floor at New Lyne Electronics in Manchester, tackling the personal lives of the characters as well as wider issues of recession, redundancy and retrenchment as the factory goes through various crises and take-overs. The music for the series was composed by New Order. The main theme for the show is an adaptation of the song "Vanishing Point". There is a specific mix of this song called the Making Out Mix.

Seasons & episodes

3 seasons · 24 episodes

Series 1, Episode 1

Episode 01

Series 1, Episode 1

Jan 6, 1989 · 50 min

Jill has a young family, and an unemployed husband and gets a job on the assembly line at Lyne Electronics.

Series 1, Episode 2

Episode 02

Series 1, Episode 2

Jan 13, 1989 · 50 min

Rex is looking for voluntary redundancies and has his eye on Sally who is past r etirement age. Despite the best efforts of the other girls, there seems nothing they can do so they decide to cheer her up with a night on the town.

Series 1, Episode 3

Episode 03

Series 1, Episode 3

Jan 20, 1989 · 50 min

Friday, sees the arrival of an unexpected visitor at the factory. Mr. Kim Soo Y oung is the son of the chairman of Yongchan Electronics and Queenie is to look after him.

Series 1, Episode 4

Episode 04

Series 1, Episode 4

Jan 27, 1989 · 50 min

Donna conceals her pregnancy test, Queenie sells exotic lingerie at the workbench. The sudden arrival of a Korean business delegation starts speculation and rumour of an imminent take-over.

Series 1, Episode 5

Episode 05

Series 1, Episode 5

Feb 3, 1989 · 50 min

Modern management techniques hit Lyne Electronics, with unexpected consequences for Klepto and Simon.

Series 1, Episode 6

Episode 06

Series 1, Episode 6

Feb 10, 1989 · 50 min

Chunky's aunt dies, leaving a small legacy to his 'wife'. But she had forgotten that he never remarried Reluctant to forfeit such a windfall, Queenie decides to solve all Chunky's problems, and plans are set in motion for the imminent celebration.

Series 1, Episode 7

Episode 07

Series 1, Episode 7

Feb 17, 1989 · 50 min

Mr Parrott the Korean's efficiency expert criticises the management of Lyne Elec tronics, and Bella Grout is brought into to supervise the business administratio n. New streamlined practices include ID tags for the workers, and minimum tea breaks.

Series 1, Episode 8

Episode 08

Series 1, Episode 8

Feb 24, 1989 · 50 min

Bella's regime comes to an end when the partnership with the Koreans falls throu gh. Initial jubilation turns to dismay when Beachcroft announces that the factory is to close down at the end of the week.

About the series

Making Out poster
Audience score
★ 6.0 /10

based on 6 votes

Synopsis

Making Out is a British television series, shown by the BBC between 1989 and 1991. The series, created by Franc Roddam, written by Debbie Horsfield, mixed comedy and drama in its portrayal of the women who worked on the factory floor at New Lyne Electronics in Manchester, tackling the personal lives of the characters as well as wider issues of recession, redundancy and retrenchment as the factory goes through various crises and take-overs. The music for the series was composed by New Order. The main theme for the show is an adaptation of the song "Vanishing Point". There is a specific mix of this song called the Making Out Mix.

Drama

Cast

8 principal cast

Margi Clarke

Margi Clarke

Melanie Kilburn

Melanie Kilburn

Shirley Stelfox

Shirley Stelfox

Rachel Davies

Rachel Davies

Heather Tobias

Heather Tobias

Tracie Bennett

Tracie Bennett

Norma

Moya Brady

Moya Brady

Keith Allen

Keith Allen

Where to watch Making Out

Making Out is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The drama has 3 seasons and 24 total episodes, rated 6.0/10 by 6 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does Making Out have?

Making Out has 3 seasons with 24 episodes in total.

Is Making Out still on the air?

Making Out has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs Making Out?

Making Out airs on BBC One.

When did Making Out first air?

Making Out first aired on January 6, 1989.

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