‘Grumpy Old Men’ is a BBC television programme that was introduced in 2003. This programme had three series, each containing four episodes. In addition, there were Christmas Specials that were aired in 2003 and 2004. The format presents numerous, famous middle-aged men who exchange thoughts regarding any subjects of modern life that bother them, from the prolific increase of road signals to very loud cellular phone conversations.
This humorous reality series includes some legendary old faces from the show business industry. The cast that appeared from 2003-2006 included Rory McGrath in nine episodes, Arthur Smith and Will Self, who both appeared for eight episodes, Rick Wakeman, who showed for six episodes, and John O’Farrell, who appeared for five episodes. Desmond Lynam came into view for five episodes in 2006. The cast of characters that showed up earlier in the programme’s history for four episodes in 2003 were Ken Stott, Bill Nighy, Tony Hawks, John Sessions, Nigel Havers, and John Stapleton. Rick Stein appeared for three episodes from 2003 to 2004. The actors that came out on the series for three episodes in 2003 were Felix Dexter, Richard Madeley, Bob Geldof, John Peel, Matthew Parris, and Michael Grade. Jeremy Clarkson, A.A. Gill, and Jeremy Hardy appeared in 2004, while Tim Rice, Tony Slattery, and Don Warrington showed in 2006; all six actors participated for three episodes. Both Stephen Bayley and Lemn Sissay came out for two episodes in 2003. Bill Bryson, John Humphrys, Kelvin Mackenzie, and Nigel Williams appeared in 2004, while Gerry Robinson appeared in 2006, with all five joining in for two episodes. George Palmer narrated the programme for five episodes from 2003-2006.