The Wrong Mans
- TV sitcom / comedy drama
- BBC Two
- 2013 - 2014
- 8 episodes (2 series)
Comedy thriller about a pair of lowly office workers who become embroiled in a deadly criminal conspiracy. Stars Mathew Baynton, James Corden, Sarah Solemani, Tom Basden, Dawn French and more.
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Series 1, Episode 2 - Bad Mans
Further details
Sam and Phil finally come face to face with the elusive Mr Stevens, who they find is heavily in debt to Mr Lau, a local underground casino boss who has kidnapped Stevens's wife, Scarlett.
With no money, no skills and no idea, Phil and Sam are sent to rescue Scarlett. Sure enough it doesn't go to plan, and in the melee our accidental heroes end up accidentally taking an angry hostage of their own - Mr Lau's nephew, Jason.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Tuesday 1st October 2013
- Time
- 9pm
- Channel
- BBC Two
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday 6th October 2013 | 10:00pm | BBC2 |
| Sunday 6th October 2013 | 10:30pm | BBC2 Scot |
| Saturday 14th December 2013 | 11:25pm | BBC2 |
| Sunday 16th November 2014 | 11:00pm | BBC2 |
| Monday 17th November 2014 | 12:30am | BBC2 Scot |
| Monday 5th January 2015 | 9:40pm | Gold |
| Sunday 4th October 2015 | 10:20pm | Gold |
| Monday 11th January 2016 | 11:20pm | Gold |
| Tuesday 12th January 2016 | 2:40am | Gold |
| Thursday 5th May 2016 | 1:00am | Gold |
| Friday 2nd September 2016 | 10:20pm | Gold |
| Sunday 20th November 2016 | 1:05am | Gold |
| Thursday 10th August 2023 | 11:40pm | Dave |
Cast & crew
| Mathew Baynton | Sam |
| James Corden | Phil |
| Sarah Solemani | Lizzie |
| Tom Basden | Noel |
| Dawn French | Linda |
| Paul Cawley | Alan |
| Chandeep Uppal | Sabrina |
| Emilia Fox | Scarlett |
| Benedict Wong | Mr Lau |
| Jordan Long | Len |
| David Calder | Mr Reid |
| Charlie Walker Wise | David |
| Diarmaid Murtagh | Blake |
| Nick Moran | Stevens |
| Dougray Scott | Walker |
| Christina Chong | May Wu |
| Andrew Koji | Jason |
| John Warnaby | Ian Culverson |
| James Corden | Writer |
| Mathew Baynton | Writer |
| Jeremy Dyson | Script Editor |
| Jim Field Smith | Director |
| Jim Field Smith | Producer |
| Charlie Leech | Producer |
| Mark Freeland | Executive Producer |
| Charlotte Koh | Executive Producer |
| David Webb | Editor |
| Jonathan Paul Green | Production Designer |
| Kevin Sargent | Composer |
Videos
Episode 2 Trailer
What is going to happen in Episode 2? Here's some clues.
Featuring: Mathew Baynton (Sam), James Corden (Phil), Emilia Fox (Scarlett), Nick Moran (Stevens) & Dougray Scott (Walker).
Where is my money?
Is Phil about to be incredibly brave or incredibly stupid?
Featuring: Mathew Baynton (Sam), James Corden (Phil) & Nick Moran (Stevens).
Behind-the-Scenes: Episode 2 Stunts
A look behind-the-scenes as the money handover scene from the second episode is filmed.
Featuring: Mathew Baynton (Sam), James Corden (Phil), Benedict Wong (Mr Lau) & Jim Field Smith.
Noel's Video Dossier - Episode 2
Noel is still compiling a list of evidence against Sam.
Featuring: Mathew Baynton (Sam), Sarah Solemani (Lizzie), Tom Basden (Noel), David Calder (Mr Reid) & Paul Cawley (Alan).