Jane Hall

Jane Hall

2006 · 1 season · 6 eps · ★ 6.6 · Comedy, Drama

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Struggling to find a job in her northern home town, Jane is convinced that she is ugly, boring, and completely useless. But after one blazing row with her parents too many, Jane decides to move to London, where she finds sex, adventure, friendship and fun driving a red London bus.

Created by Sally Wainwright

Network: ITV1

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