Eldorado
July 1992 - July 1993
Soap
Set in the Spanish resort of Los Barcos, Eldorado was the BBC's replacement for Terry Wogan's thrice-weekly chat show. In spite of a huge marketing campaign by the BBC, the programme fell foul of viewers and critics alike from the outset. Poor storylines, inexperienced actors and production problems were among the issues believed to have been key in the show's downfall.
In spite of improved quality and ratings, the programme was cancelled by incoming BBC One controller, Alan Yentob, in 1993.
Theme music: composed by Simon May. Lyrics were added to the closing credits theme on the final episode. The song was called 'When You Go Away' and was performed by Johnny Griggs.
Designer: Brian Ashbrooke-Motte.
Executive producers: Verity Lambert, John Dark.
Designed by: Keith Harris.
Created and storylined by: Tony Holland.
Series co-producer: David Shanks.
Series producer: Corrine Hollingworth.
A Cinema Verity/J. Dark y J. Todesco co-production for the BBC.
In spite of improved quality and ratings, the programme was cancelled by incoming BBC One controller, Alan Yentob, in 1993.
Theme music: composed by Simon May. Lyrics were added to the closing credits theme on the final episode. The song was called 'When You Go Away' and was performed by Johnny Griggs.
Designer: Brian Ashbrooke-Motte.
Executive producers: Verity Lambert, John Dark.
Designed by: Keith Harris.
Created and storylined by: Tony Holland.
Series co-producer: David Shanks.
Series producer: Corrine Hollingworth.
A Cinema Verity/J. Dark y J. Todesco co-production for the BBC.
Above: 'Eldorado' closing credit sequence.
Above: some of the main cast members who remained with the programme from July 1992 until July 1993. Patricia Brake who played Gwen Lockhead [left]; Jesse Birdsall who played Marcus Tandy [middle]; Leslee Udwin who played Joy Slater [right].
Above: 'Eldorado' closing credit sequence.
