Girls on Top

Girls on Top (1985-1986)

EndedScripted showComedy

Four women who are nothing alike end up living together in a flat in England.

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Scheduleevery Thursday (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S02E06Lower the DonkeyDec 11, 1986
S02E05Mr. Yummy BrownieDec 4, 1986
S02E04Bring Me More FlamingoesNov 27, 1986
S02E03Who's Ya Uncle Shelley?Nov 20, 1986
S02E02Big SnogsNov 6, 1986
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Girls on Top premiere?

Girls on Top premiered on October 31, 1985.

Who were the creators of Girls on Top?

Girls on Top was created by Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders.

What was the premise of Girls on Top?

Girls on Top was a sitcom that followed the lives of four young women who shared a flat in London.

Who were the main characters on Girls on Top?

The main characters on Girls on Top were Amanda Ripley (Dawn French), Candice Valentine (Ruby Wax), Jennifer Marsh (Jennifer Saunders), and Shelley DuPont (Tracey Ullman).

What was the occupation of Amanda Ripley?

Amanda Ripley was a struggling actress on Girls on Top.

What was the occupation of Candice Valentine?

Candice Valentine was a punk singer on Girls on Top.

What was the occupation of Jennifer Marsh?

Jennifer Marsh was a freelance writer on Girls on Top.

What was the occupation of Shelley DuPont?

Shelley DuPont was a wealthy woman who did not have a job on Girls on Top.

Who played the role of Jennifer Marsh?

Jennifer Saunders played the role of Jennifer Marsh on Girls on Top.

Who played the role of Shelley DuPont?

Tracey Ullman played the role of Shelley DuPont on Girls on Top.

Who played the role of Candice Valentine?

Ruby Wax played the role of Candice Valentine on Girls on Top.

Who directed the episodes of Girls on Top?

Various directors directed the episodes of Girls on Top.

What was the critical reception of Girls on Top?

Girls on Top received mixed reviews from critics when it first aired.

Did Girls on Top win any awards during its run?

Girls on Top did not win any major awards during its run.

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