![The Cleaner. Paul 'Wicky' Wickstead (Greg Davies) The Cleaner. Paul 'Wicky' Wickstead (Greg Davies)](https://cdn.comedy.co.uk/images/library/comedies/300x200/c/cleaner.jpg)
The Cleaner
- TV sitcom
- BBC One
- 2021 - 2023
- 13 episodes (2 series)
Greg Davies stars as a crime scene cleaner in this UK adaptation of a hit German show. Also features Zita Sattar.
- Due to return for Series 3
- Series 1, Episode 1 repeated Monday at 10:20pm on Gold
Episode menu
Series 2, Episode 2 - The Clown
![The Cleaner. Image shows left to right: Strazzamo (John MacMillan), Paul 'Wicky' Wickstead (Greg Davies) The Cleaner. Image shows left to right: Strazzamo (John MacMillan), Paul 'Wicky' Wickstead (Greg Davies)](https://cdn.comedy.co.uk/images/library/comedies/900x450_eps/t/the_cleaner_0202.jpg)
Further details
Wicky is called to a theatre, where a male strip show has got out of hand, resulting in a 40-woman brawl.
However, a blood-splattered auditorium is the least of his problems when a self-important clown, a whimsical theatre manager, a feckless assistant and a broken fire alarm all combine to create a nightmare day at work.
John MacMillan interview
![The Cleaner. Strazzamo (John MacMillan) The Cleaner. Strazzamo (John MacMillan)](https://cdn.comedy.co.uk/images/library/comedies/900x450_eps/c/cleaner_0202.jpg)
Can you tell us a bit about your character and what attracted you to the role?
I'm a huge fan of Greg Davies and The Cleaner, so I was thrilled at the opportunity to get to work with him. I love characters that straddle the line between comedy and pathos and Greg had written such a wonderful example of that with Strazzamo.
What was it like working alongside Greg?
Greg is without a doubt one of the funniest people I've ever met. He had me crying with laughter on several occasions on set. He is a very generous and open person to work with so it was just a pleasure to work with him really.
How do you think you would fare as a crime-scene cleaner?
I have great respect and gratitude for crime scene cleaners. I don't know how good I would be at the job!
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 31st March 2023
- Time
- 9:30pm
- Channel
- BBC One
- Length
- 30 minutes
Catch-up
Cast & crew
Greg Davies | Paul 'Wicky' Wickstead |
Simon Callow | Mr. Abahassine |
John MacMillan | Strazzamo |
Jemma Carlton | Selina |
Rebecca Lee | Tara |
Cassius Thompson | Joe |
Greg Davies | Writer |
Paul Howard Allen (as Paul Allen) | Writer |
Tom Marshall | Director |
Sam Ward | Producer |
Vivien Muller-Rommel | Executive Producer |
Ben Caudell | Executive Producer |
Lesley Cruickshank | Line Producer |
Gareth Heal | Editor |
Polly Aspinall | Production Designer |
Tracey Gillham | Casting Director |
Ross Marshall | Director of Photography |
Claire Wilson | Costume Designer |
Alyn Waterman | Make-up Designer |
Samuel Karl Bohn (as Samuel Bohn) | Composer |
Bethan King | Graphics |
Claire Grossmith | 1st Assistant Director |
Video
Are you sure you want an honest opinion?!
Clowns: you either love them or hate them.
Featuring: Greg Davies (Paul 'Wicky' Wickstead) & John MacMillan (Strazzamo).