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Vicious. Image shows from L to R: Violet (Frances de la Tour), Freddie (Ian McKellen), Mason (Philip Voss), Stuart (Derek Jacobi), Penelope (Marcia Warren), Ash (Iwan Rheon). Copyright: Brown Eyed Boy / Kudos Productions
Vicious

Vicious

  • TV sitcom
  • ITV1
  • 2013 - 2016
  • 14 episodes (2 series)

ITV sitcom with Sir Derek Jacobi and Sir Ian McKellen as an elderly gay couple living in Covent Garden. Also stars Frances de la Tour. Also features Derek Jacobi, Ian McKellen, Iwan Rheon, Marcia Warren and Philip Voss

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Series 1, Episode 1

Elderly gay couple Freddie and Stuart are delighted to meet new, young neighbour Ash. They are almost equally delighted to hear of an old friend's death. Tragic, of course - but it does mean they can host a wake.

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Further details

Vicious. Image shows from L to R: Freddie (Ian McKellen), Stuart (Derek Jacobi). Copyright: Brown Eyed Boy / Kudos Productions

Freddie and Stuart host a wake to mark the passing of a dear friend. Joined by their small circle of elderly friends, the couple manage to create a splendidly awkward evening of very little food and biting insults.

The couple are also joined by Ash, their new neighbour. Ash spends the evening attempting to be a good guest whilst fending off the advances of Freddie and Stuart's best friend, Violet.

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 29th April 2013
Time
9pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Derek Jacobi Stuart
Ian McKellen Freddie
Frances de la Tour Violet
Iwan Rheon Ash
Marcia Warren Penelope
Philip Voss Mason
Writing team
Gary Janetti Writer
Production team
Ed Bye Director
Gary Reich Producer
Jane Featherstone Executive Producer
Gary Janetti Executive Producer
Chris Wadsworth Editor
Mark Wybourn Editor
Harry Banks Production Designer

Videos

Introducing Freddie and Stuart

Freddie and Stuart chat.

Featuring: Derek Jacobi (Stuart) & Ian McKellen (Freddie).

Relationship advice for Ash

Freddie has some advice for Ash.

Featuring: Derek Jacobi (Stuart), Ian McKellen (Freddie) & Iwan Rheon (Ash).

Meet Ash

Freddie seems to like Ash.

Featuring: Derek Jacobi (Stuart), Ian McKellen (Freddie) & Iwan Rheon (Ash).

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