Genres
Tandoori Nights
Overview
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.
Top Cast
Rita Wolf
Zohra Sehgal
Saeed Jaffrey
Seasons
Season 1 (1985)
No overview available.
6 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: Episode 1
1985-07-04Apart from the Kama Sutra: Jimmy plans to acquire a new wife over a family supper.
Runtime: 30 minEpisode 2: Episode 2
1985-07-11White Lies: It's clear that Allaudin, the Jewel's temperamental chef, has a problem.
Runtime: 30 minEpisode 3: Episode 3
1985-07-18Down with Oswald Pick: Oswald Pick has ruined the reputation of The Far Pavilions in a magazine review.
Runtime: 30 minEpisode 4: Episode 4
1985-07-25Far from the Ganges: Jimmy's mum searches for husbands for his daughters so he'll let her move back to India.
Runtime: 30 minEpisode 5: Episode 5
1985-08-01Film Fare: Asha is delighted when she hears that Mumbai megastar Ravi Dastaan will eat at the Jewel.
Runtime: 30 minEpisode 6: Episode 6
1985-08-08A Little Free Enterprise: Rashid offers Jimmy a special price on a delivery of vintage (stolen) wine.
Runtime: 30 minSeason 2 (1987)
No overview available.
6 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: Episode 1
1987-10-09Bring on the Dancing Girls: Jimmy is losing business to the Far Pavillions, who are serving tandoori and chips!
Runtime: 30 minEpisode 2: Episode 2
1987-10-16Welcome Home Sweetie: Jimmy's niece arrives for a visit from India, and turns out to be a sophisticated swinger.
Runtime: 30 minEpisode 3: Episode 3
1987-10-23Holy Deadlock: The Jewel is in chaos. Alaudin has been arrested for praying in the street.
Runtime: 30 minEpisode 4: Episode 4
1987-10-30The Captain and the Kings Depart: Jimmy is offered the captaincy of the local golf club.
Runtime: 30 minEpisode 5: Episode 5
1987-11-06Alaudin's Gambol: Jimmy joins forces with a left-wing activist group to take on his right-wing staff.
Runtime: 30 minEpisode 6: Episode 6
1987-11-13Sage Struck: Asha has been captivated by guru-style hippie Rajiv's innocence and charisma.
Runtime: 30 min
