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Borderline

Borderline

20166.62 Seasons12 EpisodesEnded

Overview

Mockumentary based in the border security office of fictional Northend Airport, a small provincial airport which may lack a little in glamour, but still must abide by the same rules as larger international airports

Created by Michael Orton-Toliver
Written by Michael Orton-Toliver, Chris Gau
Networks5

Top Cast

Jamie Michie

Jamie Michie

Grant

David Avery

David Avery

Tariq

Liz Kingsman

Liz Kingsman

Andy

David Elms

David Elms

Clive

Jackie Clune

Jackie Clune

Proctor

Ralf Little

Ralf Little

(voice)

Themes & Keywords

workplaceparodymockumentaryworkplace comedy

About Borderline

Borderline is a comedy, drama series that first aired in 2016 exploring themes of workplace, parody, mockumentary, workplace comedy. Created by Michael Orton-Toliver, it stars Jamie Michie, David Avery, Liz Kingsman. Mockumentary based in the border security office of fictional Northend Airport, a small provincial airport which may lack a little in glamour, but still must abide by the same rules as larger international airports

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