The Persuasionists. Image shows from L to R: Billy Hitchens (Iain Lee), Emma (Daisy Haggard), Clive Johnson (Jarred Christmas), Greg Bannister (Adam Buxton), Keaton (Simon Farnaby). Copyright: Bwark Productions
The Persuasionists

The Persuasionists

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC Two / BBC Three
  • 2007 - 2010
  • 7 episodes (1 series)

Sitcom about the flaky, shaky, fakey 'creatives' who work in the advertising industry, trying to persuade you to buy things you don't want. Stars Adam Buxton, Simon Farnaby, Iain Lee, Jarred Christmas and Daisy Haggard

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Cast
Person Role Episode count
Adam Buxton Greg Bannister
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  1. Pilot - The Scum Also Rises
  2. Series 1, Episode 1 - Cockney Cheese
  3. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Handsomeness
  4. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Charity
  5. Series 1, Episode 4 - Diet Stuff
  6. Series 1, Episode 5 - Being Creative
  7. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Australianess
 7
Jarred Christmas Clive Johnson
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Cockney Cheese
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Handsomeness
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Charity
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Diet Stuff
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Being Creative
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Australianess
 6
Simon Farnaby Keaton
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Cockney Cheese
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Handsomeness
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Charity
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Diet Stuff
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Being Creative
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Australianess
 6
Daisy Haggard Emma
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Cockney Cheese
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Handsomeness
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Charity
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Diet Stuff
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Being Creative
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Australianess
 6
Iain Lee Billy Hitchens
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Cockney Cheese
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Handsomeness
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Charity
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Diet Stuff
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Being Creative
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Australianess
 6
Guest cast
Person Role Episode count
Kelly Adams Victoria Smeet
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Handsomeness
 1
Shola Adewusi Cleaning Lady
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Cockney Cheese
 1
Chris Barrie Mr Broom
View episodes
  1. Pilot - The Scum Also Rises
 1
Alex Beckett Owen (Boring Printing Man)
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Handsomeness
 1
Ed Bennett Michael
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Australianess
 1
Tom Bennett Waiter
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Diet Stuff
 1
Kevin Bishop Keaton
View episodes
  1. Pilot - The Scum Also Rises
 1
Stefano Braschi Agency Worker
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Handsomeness
 1
Andrew Brooke Photographer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Handsomeness
 1
Shelley Conn Tamsin
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Diet Stuff
 1
Natalie Gumede Susie
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Cockney Cheese
  2. Series 1, Episode 4 - Diet Stuff
 2
Roxanne McKee Christine
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Cockney Cheese
 1
Roxanne McKee Agency Worker
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Handsomeness
 1
Nick Mohammed DVD Shop Assistant
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Charity
 1
Ingrid Oliver Harriett
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Australianess
 1
Tom Price Billy
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  1. Pilot - The Scum Also Rises
 1
Lee Ross Cockney Jim
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Cockney Cheese
 1
David Schaal Maintenance Man
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Handsomeness
 1
Dudley Sutton Mob Leader
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Charity
 1
Gemma Whelan Josephine
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Cockney Cheese
  2. Series 1, Episode 4 - Diet Stuff
 2
Robert Wilfort (as Robert Wilford) Peter
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Being Creative
 1
Ben Willbond Carl
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Charity
 1
Adam Buxton Self
Writing team
Person Role Episode count
Jonathan Thake Writer
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  1. Pilot - The Scum Also Rises
  2. Series 1, Episode 1 - Cockney Cheese
  3. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Handsomeness
  4. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Charity
  5. Series 1, Episode 4 - Diet Stuff
  6. Series 1, Episode 5 - Being Creative
  7. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Australianess
 7
Andrew Collins Script Editor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Cockney Cheese
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Handsomeness
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Charity
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Diet Stuff
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Being Creative
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Australianess
 6
Production team
Person Role Episode count
Tristram Shapeero Director
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Cockney Cheese
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Handsomeness
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Charity
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Diet Stuff
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Being Creative
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Australianess
 6
Jon Rolph Producer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Cockney Cheese
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Handsomeness
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Charity
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Diet Stuff
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Being Creative
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Australianess
 6
Damon Beesley Executive Producer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Cockney Cheese
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Handsomeness
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Charity
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Diet Stuff
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Being Creative
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Australianess
 6
Iain Morris Executive Producer
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Cockney Cheese
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Handsomeness
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Charity
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Diet Stuff
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Being Creative
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Australianess
 6
Simon Wilson Executive Producer
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Cockney Cheese
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Handsomeness
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Charity
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Diet Stuff
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Being Creative
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Australianess
 6
Iain Morris Producer
View episodes
  1. Pilot - The Scum Also Rises
 1
Nigel Williams Editor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Cockney Cheese
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Handsomeness
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Charity
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Diet Stuff
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Being Creative
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Australianess
 6
Sara Parry Jones Editor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Handsomeness
  2. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Charity
  3. Series 1, Episode 4 - Diet Stuff
 3
James Dillon Production Designer
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Cockney Cheese
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Handsomeness
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Charity
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Diet Stuff
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Being Creative
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Australianess
 6
Lucy Lumsden Commissioner

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