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 2, Episode 4 - Loser
When a tool demonstrator sets up in the shop but has no success with his technique, Mike decides to help him out. Meanwhile, the tension between Julie and Rex reaches fever pitch.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Sunday 28th March 2004
- 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 |
| Richard Lumsden | Cliff Hicks |
| Milton Jones | Adaptitool Customer |
| Charlotte Palmer | Woman with Pram |
| Roger Ennals | Gullible Customer |
| Peter Heppelthwaite | Builder Dave |
| 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 |