Turn Up Charlie. Charlie (Idris Elba)
Turn Up Charlie

Turn Up Charlie

  • TV sitcom
  • Netflix
  • 2019
  • 8 episodes (1 series)

Idris Elba stars as a failed DJ trying to relaunch his career while working as a nanny for his superstar best friend's wild child 11-year-old daughter. Also features Frankie Hervey, Piper Perabo, JJ Feild, Angela Griffin, Guz Khan and more.

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Cast
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Jade Anouka Tommi
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Dustin Demri-Burns Daniel Smith
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Idris Elba Charlie
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JJ Feild David
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Angela Griffin Astrid
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Frankie Hervey Gabby
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Jocelyn Jee Esien Aunt Lydia
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Guz Khan Del
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Cameron King Hunter
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Piper Perabo Sara
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Guest cast
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Vivienne Acheampong Dawn
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Shola Adewusi Ranti
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Ashley Bannerman Alicia
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Ivana Basic (as Ivana Bašić) Ivana
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Emily Carey Bea
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Nikkita Chadha Drunk Girl 2
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Sarah Daykin Lacrosse Teacher
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Judith Faultless Teacher
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Gina Gangar Meera
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Darren Hart Levi
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Jacqueline King Mrs Hutch
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Patrice Naiambana Jide
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Tom Palmer Edward
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Johnny Palmiero Neil
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Max Robson Dylan
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Beth Rylance Drunk Girl 1
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Rina Sawayama Layla Valentine
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Rosie Wyatt Aimee
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Craig David Self
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Writing team
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Victoria Asare-Archer Writer
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Georgia Lester Writer
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Laura Neal Writer
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Femi Oyeniran Writer
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Matt Lipsey Director
Tristram Shapeero Director
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Georgia Lester Showrunner
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Gill Isles Producer
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Idris Elba Executive Producer
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Gary Reich Executive Producer
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Tristram Shapeero Executive Producer
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Laura Neal Co-producer
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Hannah Wilcock Line Producer
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Ana Garanito Co-Executive Producer
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Martin Joyce Co-Executive Producer
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Gary Dollner Editor
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Grenville Horner Production Designer
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Rosalie Clayton Casting Director
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Rob Kitzmann Director of Photography
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Ralph Wheeler Holes Costume Designer
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Jo Jo Williams Make-up Designer
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James Lavelle Composer
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Steven Weston Associate Composer
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Jon Midlane 1st Assistant Director
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Idris Elba Creator
Gary Reich Creator

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