A Small Summer Party. Image shows from L to R: Keith Barret (Rob Brydon), Marion Barret (Tracy-Ann Oberman), Geoffrey Pike (Steve Coogan). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions
A Small Summer Party
- TV sitcom / comedy drama
- BBC Two
- 2001
- 1 episode
Keith Barret is blissfully happy living with his wife Marion and his two sons. He is completely unaware that his whole world is about to fall apart. Stars Rob Brydon, Tracy-Ann Oberman, Steve Coogan, Tim Wylton, Mary Healey and more.
Key details
- Genres
- Sitcom, Comedy Drama
- Broadcast
- 2001
- Channel
- BBC Two
- Episodes
- 1
- Stars
- Rob Brydon, Tracy-Ann Oberman, Steve Coogan, Tim Wylton, Mary Healey, Shirley King, Mark Benton, Richard Dixon and more
- Writers
- Rob Brydon and Hugo Blick
- Director
- Hugo Blick
- Producers
- Hugo Blick, Steve Coogan, Henry Normal and Rebecca Christensen
- Company
A Small Summer Party's action takes place over one Summer day as Keith Barret prepares to host a barbecue at his home to celebrate his wife's success at work. On the surface, Keith appears in control of things as he prepares the food, buys alcohol and greets guests as they arrive. Deep down however, he is aware that his marriage is unravelling and he is powerless to stop it.
Additional details
- Production
- Studio
- Picture
- Colour
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Broadcast details
- First broadcast
- Monday 3rd September 2001 at 9pm on BBC Two
- Episode length
- 50 minutes