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About

H is a British television sitcom that aired from 1998 to 2002. Created and written by Simon Blackwell, Chris Langham, and Andrew Collins, the show follows the daily lives of the staff working in the dysfunctional and chaotic fictional H-wing of the fictional NHS hospital, in the town of Haven.

The main character, Dr. Richard Harper, played by Chris Langham, is a well-intentioned but socially inept psychiatrist. The show satirizes the bureaucracy and absurdities of the National Health Service through its quirky and eccentric characters.

Making / Production

The show was produced by Talkback Productions for BBC Two. It was filmed primarily at Teddington Studios in London. The writing team, including Simon Blackwell, Chris Langham, and Andrew Collins, drew inspiration from their own experiences working in the healthcare industry.

Actors

• Chris Langham as Dr. Richard Harper - The socially inept psychiatrist who leads the H-wing staff.
• Roger Daltrey as Geoff "The Oracle" Maltby - A jargon-spouting administration manager.
• Richard Griffiths as Dr. Jonathan "Alan" Statham - A pompous surgeon with an unusual hobby of taxidermy.
• Jo Brand as Nurse Kim Wilde - A no-nonsense nurse with a dark sense of humor.
• Kevin Eldon as Dr. Martin Dear - A well-meaning but accident-prone doctor.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The character Dr. Richard Harper shared similarities with the real-life experiences of Chris Langham, who had previously worked as a psychiatric nurse.
• The show received critical acclaim for its dark humor and satirical take on the healthcare system.
• Due to its controversial and edgy content, some episodes of H were initially banned or heavily edited for broadcast.
• The series finale of H aired in 2001, with a spin-off series titled "H+: The Digital Series" released in 2012.

Awards

H received several nominations and awards during its run, including the 1999 British Comedy Award for Best BBC Comedy Series.

Quotes

• "I've trained for 11 years to give you the news that you're dying, and I'm doing it now, and it's funny, sort of." - Dr. Richard Harper
• "I'm just a doctor. I'm not trained to deal with actual people!" - Dr. Martin Dear
• "You know, I keep asking patients, 'What's it like?' No one ever tells you. They just mewl and pass out." - Nurse Kim Wilde

Music / Soundtrack

The soundtrack for H features a mix of comedic and dramatic scores composed by Various Artists. The theme song, "H Theme," was composed by Rob Gallagher.