Man Down
- TV sitcom
- Channel 4
- 2013 - 2017
- 26 episodes (4 series)
Sitcom starring Greg Davies as Dan, a teacher with crushing character flaws. Also features Roisin Conaty, Mike Wozniak, Gwyneth Powell, Stephanie Cole, Jeany Spark and more.
Streaming rank this week: 993
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Series 3, Episode 5 - Adopted
Further details
Dan shares the shocking news of his adoption with his best mates and embarks on a search for a life that could have been. Brian's children are bored and a trip to the beach with Jo and Dan sounds far more exciting than their father's dull plans. But will he take the risk of getting sand in his beloved Renault Scenic and, more to the point, expose his kids to a day out with his ever-irresponsible friends? Cultural awakenings and jeopardy await...
Broadcast details
- Date
- Wednesday 10th August 2016
- Time
- 10pm
- Channel
- Channel 4
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
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Cast & crew
| Greg Davies | Dan |
| Roisin Conaty | Jo |
| Mike Wozniak | Brian |
| Gwyneth Powell | Mum |
| Stephanie Cole | Nesta |
| Ashley McGuire | Shakira |
| Tony Robinson | Deadalus |
| Jocelyn Macnab | Lucy |
| Poppy Polivnick | Daisy |
| Edele Lynch | Cathy |
| Janie Booth | Old Irish Woman |
| Frank Dunne | Old Irish Man |
| Ken Farrington | Neighbour |
| Stephen Morrison (as Steve Morrison) | Toilet Official |
| Greg Davies | Writer |
| Stephen Morrison | Writer |
| Sian Harries | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Ed Gamble | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Mike Wozniak | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Al Campbell | Director |
| Toby Welch | Producer |
| James Taylor | Executive Producer |
| Richard Allen-Turner | Executive Producer |
| Jon Thoday | Executive Producer |
| Christopher Watson | Editor |
| Sam Harley (as Samantha Harley) | Production Designer |
| Chris Egan | Composer |
| Bob Bradley | Composer |
| Trystan Francis | Composer |
Video
Series 3, Episode 5 outtakes
Greg lip syncs Kelly Clarkson's hit song and proves that he has a very expressive face.
Featuring: Greg Davies (Dan), Roisin Conaty (Jo) & Mike Wozniak (Brian).
Press
Greg Davies's amiable sitcom reaches the penultimate episode of its third season. The sound of the Star-Spangled Banner fades into the background as Dan's discovery of his adoption certificate sinks in and his mind wanders to the life he could have led. A good time to escape from the squalor of his adoptive family and take to the beach with Jo (Roisin Conaty) - a trip that also appeals to Brian's children, at least when the only other option available is a dull day out with their fastidious father (Mike Wozniak).
Mark Gibbings-Jones, The Guardian, 10th August 2016It's time for 'Man Down' to grow up - review
Who is Man Down (Channel 4) for? Or rather, who was it for? There's one episode to go in the third series and there's a sense that it is seeing itself out, and perhaps won't be allowed back in through Channel 4's doors.
Jasper Rees, The Telegraph, 10th August 2016