Tandoori Nights(1985)

Tandoori Nights is a British sitcom that aired on Channel 4 across two six-episode series between 1985 and 1987. Set in East London, the comedy centres on the fierce rivalry between two neighbouring Indian restaurants: The Jewel in the Crown and The Far Pavilions. The show mines humour from the competitive tension between the establishments, their staff, and the colourful characters who frequent them. With its focus on the vibrant Indian restaurant scene of 1980s London, Tandoori Nights captures the cultural dynamics and comedic mishaps that unfold both in the kitchens and dining rooms. The series blends workplace comedy with the clash of personalities as the two restaurants vie for customers and prestige in their tight-knit community.