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Episode 1.6 - How I Got My Globe

Simon and Kyle are transfixed by their bohemian teacher and her love of exotic cigarettes, French lovers and her understanding of the 'beautiful people'.

In-Depth Episode Synopsis

Warning: the below synopsis may contain spoilers

Manhattan 2008 and Simon is homesick. He turns to the plastic London skyline of his snow globe and thinks of home.

The narrative switches from New York 'now' to Reading 'then' (1997), where Simon and Kyle are transfixed by their bohemian teacher, Miss Prentice, and her love of exotic cigarettes, French lovers and her understanding of the 'beautiful people'. When she returns to 'The Smoke', a distraught Simon and Kylie decide to follow her. Will they find a real pot of gold at the end of the rainbow?

First Broadcast Details

Date:
Thu 6th November 2008
Time:
21.30
Channel:
BBC Two
Length:
30 minutes

Episode 1.6 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
Frances Barber ... Miss Prentice
Sebastian Abineri ... Francois
James Biddlecombe ... Larry
Kate McGeever ... Sheila-Galesha
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 camp musical number from Beautiful People.