Synopsis
Tandoori Nights is a Channel 4 sitcom broadcast in two six-episode series from 1985 to 1987. The programme focuses on the rivalry between two Indian restaurants in East London: The Jewel in the Crown and The Far Pavilions.
Episodes
1E1Apart from the Kama SutraJimmy plans to acquire a new wife over an intimate family supper, but the course of true love doesn't run smoothly. Meanwhile, one of Jimmy's old waiters opens a rival restaurant across the road.26m2E2White LiesIt's clear that Allaudin, the Jewel's brilliant but temperamental chef, has a problem: he's mixing up the quail and chicken orders and his immigration status is causing problems with the Home Office.26m3E3Down with Oswald PickOswald Pick has ruined the reputation of The Far Pavilions in a magazine review. Jimmy is delighted but worries that Pick might target the Jewel next. And who is the real Oswald Pick?26m4E4Far from the GangesJimmy's mum demands to be allowed to move back to India, but Jimmy wants her to stay in England until Bubbly and Asha are married, so she immediately embarks on a search for husband material.26m5E5Film FareAsha is delighted when she hears that Mumbai megastar Ravi Dastaan will be eating at the Jewel after his Wembley concert, but waiter Noor, who's secretly in love with his boss's daughter, isn't happy.26m6E6A Little Free EnterpriseRashid offers Jimmy an olive branch: a special price on a delivery of vintage (stolen) wine. But then Rashid is arrested...26m
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