Tandoori Nights (1985)
Tandoori Nights was a television sitcom broadcast on Channel 4 between 1985 and 1987. It consisted of two series of six episodes each. The series was directed by Jon Amiel and written by Farrukh Dhondy. It is the story of two rival restaurants in London, and starred Saeed Jaffery, Tariq Yunus, Rita Wolf and Zohra Sehgal. It was Channel 4's first Asian comedy series.
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Episode 1 - Episode 1
Release Date: 1987-10-09Bring on the Dancing Girls: Jimmy is losing business to the Far Pavillions, who are serving tandoori and chips!
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Episode 2 - Episode 2
Release Date: 1987-10-16Welcome Home Sweetie: Jimmy's niece arrives for a visit from India, and turns out to be a sophisticated swinger.
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Episode 3 - Episode 3
Release Date: 1987-10-23Holy Deadlock: The Jewel is in chaos. Alaudin has been arrested for praying in the street.
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Episode 4 - Episode 4
Release Date: 1987-10-30The Captain and the Kings Depart: Jimmy is offered the captaincy of the local golf club.
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Episode 5 - Episode 5
Release Date: 1987-11-06Alaudin's Gambol: Jimmy joins forces with a left-wing activist group to take on his right-wing staff.
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Episode 6 - Episode 6
Release Date: 1987-11-13Sage Struck: Asha has been captivated by guru-style hippie Rajiv's innocence and charisma.