Tandoori Nights

Tandoori Nights

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.

Comedy

Seasons

1. Episode 1

Air Date: 1985-07-04

Apart from the Kama Sutra: Jimmy plans to acquire a new wife over a family supper.

2. Episode 2

Air Date: 1985-07-11

White Lies: It's clear that Allaudin, the Jewel's temperamental chef, has a problem.

3. Episode 3

Air Date: 1985-07-18

Down with Oswald Pick: Oswald Pick has ruined the reputation of The Far Pavilions in a magazine review.

4. Episode 4

Air Date: 1985-07-25

Far from the Ganges: Jimmy's mum searches for husbands for his daughters so he'll let her move back to India.

5. Episode 5

Air Date: 1985-08-01

Film Fare: Asha is delighted when she hears that Mumbai megastar Ravi Dastaan will eat at the Jewel.

6. Episode 6

Air Date: 1985-08-08

A Little Free Enterprise: Rashid offers Jimmy a special price on a delivery of vintage (stolen) wine.

1. Episode 1

Air Date: 1987-10-09

Bring on the Dancing Girls: Jimmy is losing business to the Far Pavillions, who are serving tandoori and chips!

2. Episode 2

Air Date: 1987-10-16

Welcome Home Sweetie: Jimmy's niece arrives for a visit from India, and turns out to be a sophisticated swinger.

3. Episode 3

Air Date: 1987-10-23

Holy Deadlock: The Jewel is in chaos. Alaudin has been arrested for praying in the street.

4. Episode 4

Air Date: 1987-10-30

The Captain and the Kings Depart: Jimmy is offered the captaincy of the local golf club.

5. Episode 5

Air Date: 1987-11-06

Alaudin's Gambol: Jimmy joins forces with a left-wing activist group to take on his right-wing staff.

6. Episode 6

Air Date: 1987-11-13

Sage Struck: Asha has been captivated by guru-style hippie Rajiv's innocence and charisma.

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Rating

5.5/10

Release Date

1985-07-04

Episodes

12 (2 seasons)

Status

Ended

Cast

Rita Wolf

Rita Wolf

Zohra Sehgal

Zohra Sehgal

Saeed Jaffrey

Saeed Jaffrey