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The Old Guys. Image shows from L to R: Tom (Roger Lloyd-Pack), Sally (Jane Asher), Amber (Katherine Parkinson), Roy (Clive Swift). Image credit: British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).

The Old Guys

A new series of this comedy is in production.

Mainstream BBC One sitcom starring Roger Lloyd Pack and Clive Swift. Old guys Tom and Roy live together and lust over sexy neighbour Sally

Genre:
Sitcom
Broadcast:
2009  (BBC One)
Episodes:
6 (1 series)
Starring:
Roger Lloyd-Pack, Clive Swift, Jane Asher, Katherine Parkinson
Writers:
Sam Bain, Jesse Armstrong, Simon Blackwell
Production:
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Sitcom about the relationship between Tom and Roy, who live together. Tom and Roy believe there is life in the old dog yet - but it might just need a kick.

Tom is a baby boomer who has never done anything much with his life, while Roy is a suburban pensioner who harbours the illusion that he may be one of the country's leading intellectuals. When Roy's wife left him, Tom moved in and, together, they are determined to go out in a blaze of glory.

The pair lust after sexy neighbour Sally. Meanwhile Tom has a dreary daughter called Amber.

Our Review: This sitcom made a positive impression and should, by all accounts, be given a second series (which it has). There were faults, most noteably that the female characters were under-written... however the banter between Tom and Roy was very enjoyable indeed.