Jane Hall (TV series)
| Industry | Television production |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | United Kingdom |
| Products | Television series |
Jane Hall is a British six-episode television comedy drama broadcast on ITV, created by Sally Wainwright and featuring performances by Sarah Smart, Stephen Mangan, and Daniel Lapaine. The narrative centers on Jane Hall's experiences training to become a bus driver alongside her personal life in Hounslow, located in west London.
Initially named Jane Hall's Big Bad Bus Ride, the show was later shortened to Jane Hall. It debuted in New Zealand during April 2006 on TV One under its original title, garnering significant audience numbers. The production, undertaken by the independent Red Production Company, was finalized two years prior to its UK release in the summer of 2006.
In September 2006, it was confirmed that the series would not continue beyond its initial season, concluding after just one installment.
Buses
The program showcased buses adorned with the London United branding, corresponding with Jane’s employment at the Hounslow bus garage. Featured vehicles included the Leyland Olympian, Volvo Citybus, and an East Lancs Greenway that had been reconstructed from a Leyland National. In the concluding episode, a Mercedes-Benz Vario minibus carrying the Stagecoach Group livery is shown, hinting at the forthcoming transfer of Stagecoach Yorkshire’s Huddersfield routes to Centrebus. Several buses that were acquired continued operations under the Huddersfield Bus Company name while maintaining their Stagecoach appearance.