This coming-of-age story, set in the kitchen of a Manchester hotel, starts like a gentle 80s nostalgia-fest. Written by former Cold Feet actor Sally Rogers and directed by Nigel Douglas, it seems well-intentioned in its effort to explore class and sex but is executed so clumsily that it leaves you bilious.
The year, 1981, is glaringly signposted with mentions of Kevin Keegan, Keith Chegwin and Charles and Diana’s wedding as two young waitresses begin their shift. There is a sitcom feel to their chatter about holes in stockings and their smelly boss, Kevin (Chris Simmons). Janice (Kate James) dreams of leaving her small life in Stockport while her childhood friend Karen (Larner Wallace-Taylor) is happy with her lot.
