Name: Rides
Genre: Drama
Released: 1992-02-18
Rating: 7.5
Cast: Caroline Blakiston, Katharine Schlesinger, Lucy Speed, Jill Baker, Louise Jameson

Question 1

What is Rides about?

Accepted Answer

Rides is a British television series produced by the BBC between 1992 and 1993. It lasted two series of six episodes each and was made by Warner Sisters, a UK-based television production company based in Ealing. The series starred Jill Baker as Patrice Jenner, a former Royal Corps of Transport warrant officer who starts up an all-women taxi firm. The first series dealt with the establishment of the business and the recruitment of a team of drivers - Scarlett, Janet, Sue-Lyn, Aileen, Aggie and George. The second series explored more personal storylines involving the women, such as Patrice's relationship with her teenage daughter Beki. The first series also starred Jesse Birdsall as Julian, Patrice's love interest, however in series two Julian was played by a different actor, James Purefoy. George was a motorbike-riding, leather-clad lesbian who was dating Sacha, played by Charlotte Avery. They lived in a squat and befriended Patrice's daughter Beki - causing much concern to Patrice. George, Frankie and Sacha were the motorcyclists who made up the 'dispatch' part of the firm. Scarlett was a transsexual.

Question 2

Who appears in Rides?

Accepted Answer

Caroline Blakiston, Katharine Schlesinger, Lucy Speed, Jill Baker, Louise Jameson appear in Rides.

Question 3

What genre is Rides?

Accepted Answer

Rides is listed under Drama.

Question 4

How many seasons does Rides have?

Accepted Answer

Rides has 2 season(s) and 12 episodes.

Question 5

What year was Rides released?

Accepted Answer

Rides was released in 1992.