The Mimic
- TV sitcom
- Channel 4
- 2013 - 2014
- 11 episodes (2 series)
Sitcom about a seemingly unremarkable man who in fact conceals an exceptional talent for mimicry. Stars Terry Mynott, Jo Hartley, Neil Maskell, Jacob Anderson, Rebecca Gethings and more.
Episode menu
Series 2, Episode 1
Further details
After Martin's big break as a guest on a TV show doesn't go as planned, Martin finds work increasingly hard to find since leaving his job in Site Maintenance.
His son and agent, Steven, decides to go travelling, unable to cope after the death of his mother; Martin finds a new agent in his 'news agent' Neil, who's first gig is set to raise his Impressionist profile - busking at a Shopping Centre.
After Jean and Neil's luxury cruise holiday, or 'floating prison' as Neil calls it, Jean realises they are two very different people and she decides to dump Neil.
Notes
Sharon Duncan-Brewster and Matthew Pattimore were credited in this episode but only appeared in a Series 1 recap sequence.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Wednesday 16th July 2014
- Time
- 10pm
- Channel
- Channel 4
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday 19th July 2014 | 12:35am | 4seven |
Cast & crew
| Terry Mynott | Martin Hurdle |
| Jo Hartley | Jean |
| Neil Maskell | Neil |
| Jacob Anderson | Steven |
| Jack Beale | Bryn the Violin |
| Peter Hobday | Statue |
| Dominique Moore | Job Centre Lady |
| Alec Nicholls | Vincent |
| Keiron Self | HMRC Man |
| Maggie Service | PCSO |
| Mark Brailsford | Cabbie |
| Damian Dudkiewicz | Delivery Guy |
| Andrew Forbes | Posh Man |
| Matt Morgan | Writer |
| Kieron Hawkes | Director |
| Jack Bayles | Producer |
| Kieron Hawkes | Editor |
| Andrew Purcell | Production Designer |
| David Mackinnon | Composer |
| Matt Power | Composer |
Videos
Breaking Bad
Martin does some 'cooking' as he mimics Breaking Bad's Walter White and Jesse Pinkman.
Featuring: Terry Mynott (Martin Hurdle) & Jo Hartley (Jean).
New Agent?
Neil looks set to be Martin's new agent.
Featuring: Terry Mynott (Martin Hurdle) & Neil Maskell (Neil).