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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.
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 3 - Dead Mans
Further details
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Sam negotiates the safe handover of Scarlett from Mr Lau in exchange for his nephew Jason, but Phil accidentally scuppers the plan.
After a dramatic escape, and a quick visit to Phil's mum, Linda, the duo take Scarlett home to her husband. But after a less-than-happy reunion, Sam and Phil must go on the run from both cops and criminals, until finding temporary safety in the hands of enigmatic MI5 agent Walker.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Tuesday 8th October 2013
- Time
- 9pm
- Channel
- BBC Two
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
Mathew Baynton | Sam |
James Corden | Phil |
Sarah Solemani | Lizzie |
Tom Basden | Noel |
Dawn French | Linda |
Stephen Campbell Moore | Smoke |
Paul Cawley | Alan |
Emilia Fox | Scarlett |
Benedict Wong | Mr Lau |
David Calder | Mr Reid |
Charlie Walker Wise | David |
Rufus Jones | D.S. Brick |
Dan Skinner (as Dan Renton Skinner) | D.I. Ireland |
Brendan Patricks | Ed |
Claire Lams | Kerry |
Jim Howick | Chris |
Nick Moran | Stevens |
Dougray Scott | Walker |
Christina Chong | May Wu |
Andrew Koji | Jason |
Mathew Baynton | Writer |
Tom Basden | 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
Is this a joke to you?
Mr Lau is running out of patience with Sam and Phil.
Featuring: Mathew Baynton (Sam), James Corden (Phil) & Benedict Wong (Mr Lau).
I'm Not Laughing
Mr Lau reaches breaking point.
View this clip on the BBC website
Featuring: Mathew Baynton (Sam), James Corden (Phil), Emilia Fox (Scarlett) & Benedict Wong (Mr Lau).
Noel's Video Dossier - Episode 3
Sam is convinced the Triads are at work in Berkshire.
Featuring: Tom Basden (Noel) & Paul Cawley (Alan).
Behind-the-Scenes: Episode 3 injuries
Mat and James describe the on set injuries that occurred whilst filming The Wrong Mans.
Featuring: Mathew Baynton (Sam) & James Corden (Phil).