Never Better. Image shows from L to R: Keith Merchant (Stephen Mangan), Anita Merchant (Kate Ashfield). Copyright: World Productions
Never Better

Never Better

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC Two
  • 2008
  • 6 episodes (1 series)

A dark comedy from the writer of Party Animals about a recovering alcoholic and his troubles with society. Stars Stephen Mangan, Kate Ashfield, Christopher Fairbank, Tom Goodman-Hill, Michele Austin and more.

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Cast
Person Role Episode count
Kate Ashfield Anita Merchant
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Bully
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Life and Soul
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - God
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Good Samaritan
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - First Week Euphoria
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Dad
 6
Michele Austin (as Michelle Austin) Linda
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Bully
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Life and Soul
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - God
  4. Series 1, Episode 5 - First Week Euphoria
  5. Series 1, Episode 6 - Dad
 5
Christopher Fairbank Doug
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Bully
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Life and Soul
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - God
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Good Samaritan
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - First Week Euphoria
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Dad
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Charlie George Tom Merchant
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Bully
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Life and Soul
  3. Series 1, Episode 4 - Good Samaritan
  4. Series 1, Episode 5 - First Week Euphoria
  5. Series 1, Episode 6 - Dad
 5
Tom Goodman-Hill Richard
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Bully
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Life and Soul
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - God
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Good Samaritan
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - First Week Euphoria
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Dad
 6
Stephen Mangan Keith Merchant
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Bully
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Life and Soul
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - God
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Good Samaritan
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - First Week Euphoria
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Dad
 6
Mya O'Connor Poppy Merchant
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Bully
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Life and Soul
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - God
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Good Samaritan
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - First Week Euphoria
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Dad
 6
Guest cast
Person Role Episode count
David Armand Drew
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Life and Soul
 1
Matthew Ashforde Arturo
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - First Week Euphoria
  2. Series 1, Episode 6 - Dad
 2
Nicholas Burns Charlie
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - First Week Euphoria
 1
Dallas Campbell Rob
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Good Samaritan
 1
Joanna David Janice
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Life and Soul
  2. Series 1, Episode 4 - Good Samaritan
  3. Series 1, Episode 6 - Dad
 3
Jack Dingley Angry Youth
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Dad
 1
Susan Earl Marianne
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Bully
  2. Series 1, Episode 3 - God
  3. Series 1, Episode 5 - First Week Euphoria
 3
Annie Farr Nurse
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Dad
 1
Neil Fitzmaurice Shaun
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Bully
 1
Vincent Franklin Josh
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - God
 1
Billy Hood Milo
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Bully
 1
Taylor Lowe Kyle
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Bully
 1
Gerry McCann Kyle's Dad
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Bully
 1
Laurence Mitchell Charlie's Brother
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - First Week Euphoria
 1
Wunmi Mosaku Female Server
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - First Week Euphoria
 1
Russell Ramsey Paul
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - God
 1
Malcolm Rennie Peter
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Good Samaritan
 1
Stephanie Street Rachel
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Life and Soul
 1
Janine Wood Helen
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - God
 1
John Woodvine Keith's Dad
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Dad
 1
Philip Wright Carl
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Good Samaritan
 1
Federico Zanni Cafe Manager
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - God
  2. Series 1, Episode 5 - First Week Euphoria
 2
Writing team
Person Role Episode count
Fintan Ryan Writer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Bully
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Life and Soul
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - God
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Good Samaritan
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - First Week Euphoria
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Dad
 6
Production team
Person Role Episode count
Martin Dennis Director
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Bully
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Life and Soul
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - God
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Good Samaritan
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - First Week Euphoria
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Dad
 6
Helen Gregory Producer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Bully
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Life and Soul
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - God
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Good Samaritan
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - First Week Euphoria
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Dad
 6
Simon Wilson Executive Producer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Bully
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Life and Soul
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - God
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Good Samaritan
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - First Week Euphoria
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Dad
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Letitia Knight Line Producer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Bully
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Life and Soul
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - God
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Good Samaritan
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - First Week Euphoria
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Dad
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Marco Van Welzen Editor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Bully
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Life and Soul
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - God
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Good Samaritan
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - First Week Euphoria
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Dad
 6
Patrick Bill Production Designer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Bully
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Life and Soul
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - God
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Good Samaritan
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - First Week Euphoria
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Dad
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Di Carling Casting Director
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Bully
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Life and Soul
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - God
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Good Samaritan
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - First Week Euphoria
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Dad
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Andy Hollis Director of Photography
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Bully
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Life and Soul
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - God
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Good Samaritan
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - First Week Euphoria
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Dad
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Caroline Pitcher Costume Designer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Bully
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Life and Soul
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - God
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Good Samaritan
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - First Week Euphoria
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Dad
 6
Nichola Bellamy Make-up Designer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Bully
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Life and Soul
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - God
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Good Samaritan
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - First Week Euphoria
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Dad
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Willie Dowling Composer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Bully
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Life and Soul
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - God
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Good Samaritan
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - First Week Euphoria
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Dad
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Adam Byfield 1st Assistant Director
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Bully
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Life and Soul
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - God
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Good Samaritan
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - First Week Euphoria
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Dad
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