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Lunch Monkeys. Image shows from L to R: Kenny Graham (Christian Foster), Tania MacGuire (Jessica Hall), Asif Khan (Abdullah Afzal), Shelley Benson (Rachel Rae), Darrel Wadsworth (Chris Hannon). Copyright: BBC
Lunch Monkeys

Lunch Monkeys

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC Three
  • 2008 - 2011
  • 13 episodes (2 series)

Sitcom about the misadventures of an admin team at a 'no win no fee' law firm in Manchester. Stars Abdullah Afzal, Chris Hannon, Christian Foster, Jessica Hall, Rachel Rae and more.

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Series 1, Episode 5 - Temp

Darrel is surprised when an office temp takes a shine to him, but the course of true love fails to run smoothly. Meanwhile, Tania is disciplined and sues the firm in retaliation.

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Further details

Darrel is surprised when an office temp takes a shine to him, but the course of true love fails to run smoothly. Gloria disciplines Tania for taking too many sickies, so she sues the firm for discriminating against her. Mike has to deal with Tania's case, and also with Kenny, who is desperate to leave the firm and has an interview for a dream job but is undone by Asif's plan to help him get revenge on Fox Cranford.

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 8th October 2009
Time
10:30pm
Channel
BBC Three
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Abdullah Afzal Asif Khan
Chris Hannon Darrel Wadsworth
Christian Foster Kenny Graham
Jessica Hall Tania MacGuire
Rachel Rae Shelley Benson
Sian Reeves Gloria Stevens
Nigel Havers Mike Cranford
Steve John Shepherd Charlie Brierson
Guest cast
Polly Scott Susan
Samantha Power Chantelle
Camilla Roholm Mandy
Writing team
David Isaac Writer
Phil Mealey Script Development
Production team
Matt Lipsey Director
Matt Tiller Producer
Alan Marke Executive Producer
Jim Reid Executive Producer
Rebecca Papworth Executive Producer
Charlie Phillips Editor
Jim Holloway Production Designer
Janet Hampson Casting Director
Augustin Bousfield Composer

Video

Best Looking Wins

Whilst arguing with Asif over who is the best looking, Kenny inadvertantly hands in his notice.

Featuring: Abdullah Afzal (Asif Khan), Christian Foster (Kenny Graham), Jessica Hall (Tania MacGuire), Nigel Havers (Mike Cranford), Rachel Rae (Shelley Benson) & Sian Reeves (Gloria Stevens).

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