The Wrong Mans
- TV sitcom / comedy drama
- BBC Two
- 2013 - 2014
- 8 episodes (2 series)
Comedy thriller about a pair of lowly office workers who become embroiled in a deadly criminal conspiracy. Stars Mathew Baynton, James Corden, Sarah Solemani, Tom Basden, Dawn French and more.
Episode menu
Series 2, Episode 2 - Action Mans/Wise Mans
Further details
After an explosive escape from a US maximum security prison, Sam and Phil's spirits are momentarily lifted, until another case of mistaken identity finds them risking their lives once again, equipped with a hugely inadequate skill set.
Making new enemies at every turn, and with time until Christmas running out, they still have many roads, railways and runways to navigate before they get anywhere close to Bracknell and a chance of returning to their old lives and loved ones.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Tuesday 23rd December 2014
- Time
- 9pm
- Channel
- BBC Two
- Length
- 60 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
Date | Time | Channel |
---|---|---|
Monday 29th December 2014 | 11:00pm | BBC2 |
Cast & crew
Mathew Baynton | Sam |
James Corden | Phil |
Sarah Solemani | Lizzie |
Tom Basden | Noel |
Dawn French | Linda |
Rebecca Front | Cox |
Paul Cawley | Alan |
Chandeep Uppal | Sabrina |
John Ross Bowie | David Kinsmann |
Elliot Levey | Sgt Hopwood |
Daisy May Cooper | PC Garvey |
Rosa Whitcher | Rosa |
Alec Utgoff | Dmitri |
Raoul Trujillo | Carlos Espinosa |
Claire Lams | Kerry |
Jim Howick | Chris |
Anastasia Griffith | Agent Miller |
Chetna Pandya | Nurse Harman |
David Dukas | Reza |
Garth Collins | Jamie |
Ray Panthaki | Khalil |
Janna Ramos-Violante | Maya |
Jose Domingos | Train Ticket Inspector |
Melissa Haiden | Camille |
Fergus Craig | Pilot |
Nigel Betts | Bob |
Shelby Thomas | Girl With Teddy |
Bekka Bowling | Angry Mum |
Jason Hazeley | Have-A-Go |
Hadley Fraser | MI5 Agent |
Darren Kelfkens | DEA Agent |
Leon Breytenbach | DEA Agent |
Andy Montriou | Skydive Instructor |
Dave Wood | Skydive Instructor |
Eleanor Oldroyd | Newsreader (Voice) |
Tom Basden | Writer |
Jeremy Dyson | Script Editor |
Jim Field Smith | Director |
Jim Field Smith | Producer |
Mark Freeland | Executive Producer |
Myfanwy Moore | Executive Producer |
David Webb | Editor |
Julian Fullalove | Production Designer |
Kevin Sargent | Composer |
Videos
Hiding in the toilet
Sam and Phil stowaway in the train toilet.
Featuring: Mathew Baynton (Sam) & James Corden (Phil).
Behind the Scenes: The Heist
Jim Field Smith, Mathew Baynton and James Corden talk about filming the heist episode.
Featuring: Mathew Baynton (Sam), James Corden (Phil) & Jim Field Smith.
Behind the Scenes: Leap of Faith
Mathew Baynton reveals he wasn't keen to do the skydive in the final episode.
Featuring: Mathew Baynton (Sam), James Corden (Phil) & Jim Field Smith.