Baby Father (BBC-2 2001-2002 with Don Gilet and David Harewood)

UK / BBC-2 / 12×40 minute episodes / 2001,2002

Executive Producers: Hilary Salmon and Jane Tranter / Producer: Alison Lumb

Drama about four black male friends and the women in their lives. Based on a novel by Patrick Augustus, the first season was a four part drama serial which stuck pretty faithfully to the source material whilst the 8 episodes of season 2 opened things out somewhat.

cast
DON GILET as Johnny
DAVID HAREWOOD as Gus
FRASER JAMES as Linvall
WIL JOHNSON as Beres
ANGELA GRIFFIN as Chantelle
DIANE PARISH as Lesley

Head of film reviews at The Viewers Guide with an erudite, insightful, slightly sardonic, deep appreciation for classic cinema. Has a habit of quoting obscure lines from old films in everyday conversation. He keeps a meticulously organized film logbook. He's a bit of a tea snob.