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Episode 1.2 - How I Got My Nose

Simon knows he's good-looking but when boyfriend Sacha comments on his broken nose, he starts to reminisce...

In-Depth Episode Synopsis

Warning: the below synopsis may contain spoilers

2008: Barneys window, New York. Simon knows he's good-looking but when boyfriend Sacha comments on his broken nose, he starts to reminisce...

1997: Reading. When Simon and Kylie - assisted by their pushy stage-mums - decide to audition for the school production of Joseph, their noses are put out of joint when the lead role goes to rival Imelda.

The boys are inconsolable, and not even fantasising over their future Broadway production of Ab Fab The Musical convinces them that playing a Palm Tree is their sole purpose in life.

Debbie decides to take matters into her own hands when she spots Imelda and drama teacher Mr Bell together in a restaurant and consequently ends up facing criminal charges.

Imelda rebukes Simon's peace offering and he ends up with a swollen nose. Teaming up with Kylie, the pair seek revenge and attempt to sabotage Imelda's show-stopping finale on the opening night.

First Broadcast Details

Date:
Thu 9th October 2008
Time:
21.30
Channel:
BBC Two
Length:
30 minutes

Episode 1.2 Cast & Crew

Regular Cast
Olivia Colman ... Debbie Doonan
Meera Syal ... Aunty Hayley
Aidan McArdle ... Andy Doonan
Luke Ward-Wilkinson ... Simon Doonan
Layton Williams ... Kyle
Sophie Ash ... Ashlene Doonan
Sarah Niles ... Reba
Samuel Barnett ... Adult Simon
Gary Amers ... Sacha
Guest Cast
Nicholas Bailey ... Policeman
Andrew Brooke ... Policeman
Juliet Cowan ... Kathy
Poppy Lee Friar ... Imelda
Aline Mowat ... Loretta
Hollie Summer ... Adult Imelda
Robert Wilfort ... Mr Tristan Bell
Writing Team
Jonathan Harvey ... Writer
Production Team
Gareth Carrivick ... Director
Justin Davies ... Producer
Jon Plowman ... Exec Producer
Dennis De Groot ... Production Design
Mark Lawrence ... Editor

Video Clips From This Episode


Another joyful camp dance number from the sitcom.

Simon's school are looking for someone to play the lead role in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.