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- TV sitcom
- Channel 4
- 2017 - 2021
- 12 episodes (2 series)
Sitcom starring David Mitchell and Robert Webb. Also features Penny Downie, Louise Brealey, Geoffrey McGivern, Jessica Gunning, Oliver Maltman and more.
Streaming rank this week: 1,928
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Series 2, Episode 2
Further details
The revelation that Laurie might not be Stephen's dad contributed hugely to the latter's mental collapse. Without that blood connection Stephen was on an equal footing with prodigal foster son Andrew. So the return of Charismatic Mike, one of Ellen's ex-lovers, leads Stephen to wonder if this whirlwind of a man might be his biological father. Maybe Stephen isn't destined to be a poor copy of Laurie after all.
Andrew helps collect Mike's DNA, while Geoff considers renting a JCB to exhume his late brother. Meanwhile, Alison's exasperation with her ageing parents leads to an unlikely good Samaritan helping out.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 28th January 2021
- Time
- 10pm
- Channel
- Channel 4
- Length
- 30 minutes
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Cast & crew
| David Mitchell | Stephen |
| Robert Webb | Andrew |
| Penny Downie | Ellen |
| Louise Brealey | Cass |
| Geoffrey McGivern | Uncle Geoff |
| Jessica Gunning | Jan |
| Oliver Maltman | Mike |
| Olivia Poulet | Alison |
| John MacMillan | Julian |
| Clive Francis | Phil |
| Penny Ryder | Wendy |
| Andy Gillies | Delivery Man |
| Sharan Phull | Waitress |
| Anthony Head | Charismatic Mike |
| Ian Martin | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Will Smith | Writer |
| George Kane | Director |
| Lyndsay Robinson | Producer |
| Kenton Allen | Executive Producer |
| David Mitchell | Executive Producer |
| Robert Webb | Executive Producer |
| Simon Blackwell | Executive Producer |
| Matthew Justice | Executive Producer |
| Victoria Grew | Executive Producer |
| Jo Alloway | Line Producer |
| Nick Ames | Editor |
| Rosy Thomas | Production Designer |
| Tracey Gillham | Casting Director |
| Catherine Willis | Casting Director |
| Claire Finlay-Thompson | Costume Designer |
| Sean Van Hales | Director of Photography |
| Lisa Halstead | Make-up Designer |
| Oli Julian | Composer |
| Andy Stenning | 1st Assistant Director |
Video
When you meet an 'alpha male'
Charismatic Mike turns up at the pub.
Featuring: David Mitchell (Stephen), Robert Webb (Andrew), Penny Downie (Ellen), Geoffrey McGivern (Uncle Geoff), Jessica Gunning (Jan), John MacMillan (Julian) & Anthony Head (Charismatic Mike).