Series 2, Episode 1
Further details
The chav pilots are saved from a firing squad by Biffy's mother who tells them not to sh*t her about; Cheery children's TV presenters make an apology to their viewers after drinking on a night out made them act in a "silly way"; The White Devil, a self-important ex-pat in Africa, roams the back roads and sets the record straight. Medical Genius? No. Miracle Worker? Sometimes. Lunatic? Now we're getting close.
Things get rather confusing when actors suffer accidents while reconstructing an accident - where there's blame there's a claim; Dennis Lincoln-Park visits a library to hold an ancient, priceless manuscript, with disastrous consequences.
We learn about the origins of hairdressing from Neanderthals; Brabbins and Fyffe, the filthy alter-egos of Flanders and Swann, sing a jolly little song about women.
A first date starts to go wrong when stalker-like tendencies come to the surface; and a bored teacher performs some special moves at the back of the school gym while the children work on, oblivious. And there's more...
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 16th October 2009
- Time
- 9:30pm
- Channel
- BBC One
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| Regular cast | |
|---|---|
| Alexander Armstrong | Various |
| Ben Miller | Various |
| David Armand | Ensemble Actor |
| Jim Howick | Ensemble Actor |
| Katherine Jakeways | Ensemble Actor |
| Lucy Montgomery | Ensemble Actor |
| Tyger Drew-Honey | Ensemble Actor |
| Dan Skinner | Ensemble Actor |
| Martha Howe-Douglas | Ensemble Actor |
| Jessica Ransom | Ensemble Actor |
| Writing team | |
|---|---|
| Simon Blackwell | Writer |
| David Cadji-Newby | Writer |
| Ali Crockatt | Writer |
| Anil Gupta | Writer |
| Richard Pinto | Writer |
| David Scott | Writer |
| Nico Tatarowicz | Writer |
| Laurence Howarth | Writer |
| Ben Edwards | Writer |
| Simon Ludders | Writer |
| Alexander Armstrong | Writer |
| Ben Miller | Writer |
| Jon Foster | Writer |
| Dan Gaster | Writer |
| Alistair Griggs | Writer |
| James Lamont | Writer |
| Jeremy Dyson | Script Editor |
| Kevin Cecil | Writer |
| Jason Hazeley | Writer |
| Joel Morris | Writer |
| Andy Riley | Writer |
| Production team | |
|---|---|
| Dominic Brigstocke | Director |
| Caroline Norris | Producer |
| Alexander Armstrong | Executive Producer |
| Ben Miller | Executive Producer |
| Helen Williams | Executive Producer |
Videos
An Apology to the Viewers
The kids TV presenters say sorry for a night out at a strip club.
Featuring: Alexander Armstrong, Ben Miller, Jessica Ransom.
Grey Squirrels are Delicious
Another fast-paced walking update.
Featuring: Alexander Armstrong, Ben Miller, David Armand, Jim Howick, Katherine Jakeways, Dan Skinner.
The RAF Airmen Return
The RAF Airmen get a letter from back home.
Featuring: Alexander Armstrong, Ben Miller.
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