Hardware. Image shows from L to R: Anne (Susan Earl), Kenny (Peter Serafinowicz), Mike (Martin Freeman), Steve (Ryan Cartwright), Rex (Ken Morley), Julie (Ella Kenion). Copyright: TalkbackThames
Hardware
- TV sitcom
- ITV1
- 2003 - 2004
- 12 episodes (2 series)
Set in Hamway's Hardware Store, this sitcom follows the lives of its fanatical DIY staff Mike, Kenny, Steve and Rex. Stars Martin Freeman, Peter Serafinowicz, Ken Morley, Ryan Cartwright, Susan Earl and Ella Kenion
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 2 - Naked
Not much work gets done in the shop after Rex tries to make the staff wear new uniforms.
Further details
Mike is not happy about the prospect of compulsory uniforms at work and is determined to take a stand until Anne's attractive and surprisingly young mother arrives on the scene and instantly takes a shine to him. Plus, it seems, she likes a man in uniform!
Broadcast details
- Date
- Sunday 30th March 2003
- Time
- 10pm
- Channel
- ITV1
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| Martin Freeman | Mike |
| Peter Serafinowicz | Kenny |
| Ken Morley | Rex |
| Ryan Cartwright | Steve |
| Susan Earl | Anne |
| Ella Kenion | Julie |
| Lynsey Baxter | Jean |
| Stephen Powell | Colin |
| Luing Andrews | Builder |
| Howard Karloff | Diner |
| Simon Nye | Writer |
| Ben Kellett | Director |
| Margot Gavan Duffy | Producer |
| Kathy Nettleship | Line Producer |
| Richard Halladay (as Richard Halladey) | Editor |
| Dennis De Groot | Production Designer |
| Jane Davies | Casting Director |
| John Connor | Casting Director |
| Caroline Pitcher | Costume Designer |
| Nichola Bellamy | Make-up Designer |
| Martin Kempton | Lighting Designer |
| Richard Attree | Composer |
| Simon Nye | Creator |