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Nightingales: how many seasons and episodes, and where it airs in the UK

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Nightingales has 2 seasons and 13 episodes on Channel 4 (1990–1993).

Nightingales is a UK comedy series on Channel 4, which ran from 1990 to 1993, with 2 seasons and 13 episodes. Nightingales has ended; its final episode aired on Wednesday, February 10, 1993.

Nightingales seasons (2 seasons, 13 episodes)

SeasonEpisodesFirst airedLast aired
Season 16February 27, 1990April 3, 1990
Season 27December 30, 1992February 10, 1993

Original UK air dates on Channel 4.

Common questions

How many seasons of Nightingales are there?

Nightingales has 2 seasons and 13 episodes, first airing on Tuesday, February 27, 1990.

Has Nightingales ended?

Nightingales has ended; its final episode aired on Wednesday, February 10, 1993.

What channel is Nightingales on in the UK?

Nightingales aired on Channel 4. Past episodes are often available on the broadcaster's own catch-up app.

Who stars in Nightingales?

The main cast includes Robert Lindsay, David Threlfall, James Ellis.

Source: TVmaze (CC BY-SA), retrieved November 4, 2026.