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Man Down

Channel 4 sitcom about a man struggling to grow up. 26 episodes (4 series), 2013 - 2017. Stars Greg Davies, Roisin Conaty, Mike Wozniak, Gwyneth Powell and others.

Series 2, Episode 1 - Perfect Woman

Dan is still trapped in a teaching job he despises and rejected by the girl he thinks will solve everything, Miss Lipsey, so he turns his attentions to self-improvement.
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Further details

After a chance meeting, Dan goes on a date; what could possibly go wrong on a simple trip to a restaurant and a local nightclub? Everything...?

Brian connects with his family's past and Jo comes up with an unfathomable new plan for improving her CV. All this while Aunt Nesta administers her unique brand of tough love.

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 1st June 2015
Time
10pm
Channel
Channel 4
Length
30 minutes

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    Cast & crew

    Regular cast
    Greg Davies Dan
    Roisin Conaty Jo
    Mike Wozniak Brian
    Gwyneth Powell Mum
    Stephanie Cole Nesta
    Jeany Spark Emma
    Ashley McGuire Shakira
    Madeleine Harris Karen
    Alfie Davis Dennis
    Frankie Akhurst Robin
    Guest cast
    Sara Vickers Lottie
    Daniel Adegboyega Ben (Gym Trainer / Manager)
    Michael Cochrane Doctor Baxter
    Marek Larwood Waiter
    Stephen Marcus Nightclub Bouncer
    Tom Turner Alistair
    Writing team
    Greg Davies Writer
    Stephen Morrison Writer
    Sian Harries Writer
    Chris Corcoran Writer (Additional Material)
    Carl Rice Writer (Additional Material)
    Production team
    Al Campbell Director
    Spencer Millman Producer
    James Taylor Executive Producer
    Richard Allen-Turner Executive Producer
    Jon Thoday Executive Producer
    Christopher Watson Editor
    Brian Sykes Production Designer
    Chris Egan Composer
    Bob Bradley Composer

    Videos

    The cast chat about Series 2

    Greg Davies, Mike Wozniak and Roisin Conaty watch the new series of Man Down together.

    Featuring: Greg Davies (Dan), Roisin Conaty (Jo), Mike Wozniak (Brian).

    Series 2 trailer

    Trailer for second series of Greg Davies's sitcom.

    Featuring: Greg Davies (Dan), Roisin Conaty (Jo), Mike Wozniak (Brian), Gwyneth Powell (Mum), Stephanie Cole (Nesta), Madeleine Harris (Karen), Alfie Davis (Dennis).

    Access Denied

    Dan is too far gone to help.

    Featuring: Greg Davies (Dan), Daniel Adegboyega (Ben).

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