Series 3, Episode 5 - Beauty and the Beast (Or, Come into My Parlour)
The launch of Judee Levinson's beauty salon proves to be a great success, thanks to Charlie Hull's unexpected skill as a masseur. Meanwhile, Neds and Tris have a night-time adventure in Maxie Power, the home-made, crime-solving car.
Further details
Charlie Hull's handy work at Mrs Levinson's Spit & Polish beauty salon makes him a big hit. But his unexpected promotion brings some surprising emotions to the surface. Does Charlie really love Tony?
Meanwhile Ned, the Knight Rider-obsessed but well-meaning dim wit, springs into action with his friend Tris and their crime-fighting car, Maxine-Power, when he suspects a crime. But does he honestly expect to come out on top against some of Royston Vasey's hardest thugs?... er, no!
And Professor Breastpinch'd takes to Royston Vasey's streets with a consumer poll, but is not very successful.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 24th October 2002
- Time
- 10pm
- Channel
- BBC Two
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Cast & crew
| Regular cast | |
|---|---|
| Steve Pemberton | Charlie Hull |
| Reece Shearsmith | Mrs Levinson |
| Mark Gatiss | Iris |
| Guest cast | |
|---|---|
| John De Main | Luigi |
| Neil Bell | Mandy |
| Gary Damer | Trish |
| Steve Hillman | Repton |
| Ned Irish | Ned's Grandad |
| John Jardine | Mr. Heap |
| Roz McCutcheon | Lady Massage Client |
| Mark Gatiss | Tony Bell |
| Mark Gatiss | Neds |
| Mark Gatiss | Professor Erno Breastpinch'd |
| Reece Shearsmith | Keith Drop |
| Writing team | |
|---|---|
| Mark Gatiss | Writer |
| Reece Shearsmith | Writer |
| Steve Pemberton | Writer |
| Jeremy Dyson | Writer |
| Production team | |
|---|---|
| Steve Bendelack | Director |
| Mel Nortcliffe | 1st Assistant Director |
| Jemma Rodgers | Producer |
| Jon Plowman | Executive Producer |
| Adam Windmill | Editor |
| Tony Cranstoun | Editor |
| Grenville Horner | Production Designer |
| Rob Kitzmann | Director of Photography |
| Yves Barre | Costume Designer |
| Diane Chenery-Wickens | Make-up Designer |
| Joby Talbot | Composer |
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