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This Way Up. Aine (Aisling Bea). Copyright: Merman
This Way Up

This Way Up

  • TV sitcom
  • Channel 4
  • 2019 - 2021
  • 12 episodes (2 series)

Aisling Bea writes and stars in this comedy about a woman recovering from a nervous breakdown. Also features Sharon Horgan, Tobias Menzies, Aasif Mandvi, Indira Varma, Sorcha Cusack and more.

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Series 1, Episode 1

This Way Up. Image shows from L to R: Aine (Aisling Bea), Shona (Sharon Horgan). Copyright: Merman
EFL teacher Aine is putting on a brave face for her concerned sister Shona, months after leaving rehab following a nervous breakdown. A revoked party invitation leads to a supremely awkward situation.

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Further details

Four months after checking out of a rehab facility following a "teeny weeny nervous breakdown," Aine is still putting on a brave face for her concerned sister Shona.

When Aine's dropped from a dinner party invitation, she calls an old friend from rehab for some company. But things take an awkward turn when she makes an unexpected move. At a networking event, Shona connects with new friend Charlotte.

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 8th August 2019
Time
10pm
Channel
Channel 4
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Aisling Bea Aine
Sharon Horgan Shona
Aasif Mandvi Vish
Indira Varma Charlotte
Kadiff Kirwan Bradley
Ekow Quartey James
Pik Sen Lim Chien
Todor Jordanov Victor
Jassem Mougari Mo
Daniela Spataru Alina
Guest cast
Chris Geere Freddie
Ricky Grover Tom
Dystin Johnson Theresa
Charlie Hayes Psychotherapy Receptionist
Becca Stewart TV Presenter
Writing team
Aisling Bea Writer
Brett Goldstein Script Editor
Production team
Alex Winckler Director
Gavin O'Grady Producer
Sharon Horgan Executive Producer
Clelia Mountford Executive Producer
Aisling Bea Executive Producer
Hannah Wilcock Line Producer
Bridgette Williams Editor
Tim Dickel Production Designer
Catherine Willis Casting Director
Ed Moore Director of Photography
Sinead O'Sullivan Costume Designer
Lisa Kennedy Make-up Designer
Vince Pope Composer
Chris May 1st Assistant Director

Video

Getting ready for a night out

Aine helps her sister get ready for a night out.

Featuring: Aisling Bea (Aine), Sharon Horgan (Shona) & Aasif Mandvi (Vish).

Press

TV preview: This Way Up, C4

Don't compare This Way Up to anything else, it is a thing of fragile beauty out there on its own.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 7th August 2019

This Way Up preview

The title This Way Up is intended as a wry acknowledgment of how Aisling Bea's character Aine is struggling to reorientate herself towards normality following a mental breakdown.

Steve Bennett, Chortle, 6th August 2019

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