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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 4

Freddie and Stuart agree to help Ash in his new job getting people into a trendy London nightclub. Freddie proves popular with the pretty young things, sending Stuart into a spiral of self-doubt.

Further details

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

Freddie, Stuart, Penelope and Mason go clubbing after Ash gets a job handing out club fliers. By the end of the night only Freddie is left standing and Stuart is feeling left out.

Overcome by popularity, Freddie heads back to the club the next night with Ash's trendy friends, but soon realises clubbing is not quite for him.

With Violet off with her new lover in Argentina, Stuart seeks comfort in his dotty friend Penelope who offers him some surprising advice.

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 20th May 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
Guest cast
Sam Swann Rob (Ash's Friend)
Joshua Miles Tom (Ash's Friend)
Aysha Kala Emma (Ash's Admirer)
Georgina Beedle Sarah (Girl with Ash)
Bo Poraj Man in Club
Stephen Hoo Man in Club
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

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