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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

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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