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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 2, Episode 1 - Sister

Vicious returns viewers back into the boisterous world of Freddie Thornhill and Stuart Bixby. In the opening episode we meet Lillian (guest star Celia Imrie), who is Violet's sister.

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Further details

Vicious. Image shows from L to R: Violet (Frances de la Tour), Lillian (Celia Imrie). Copyright: Brown Eyed Boy / Kudos Productions

The new 6 part series returns viewers back into the boisterous world of Freddie Thornhill and Stuart Bixby as we follow more of their adventures and mishaps.

The loving (and bickering) couple of over 50 years soon discover it's all change amongst their close circle of friends. Violet has married a mystery man who now seems to have gone AWOL. Ash is all loved up with new girlfriend Jess. And ditzy Penelope and no nonsense Mason continue to be baffled by everyone around them.

Throughout the new series we'll see our family of friends try ballroom dancing, discover what the inside of a gym looks like and try sushi for the very first time.

In the opening episode, Violet panics when her wealthy sister Lillian - whom she has not seen in years - announces a visit.

Worried that Lillian will discover the truth about her circumstances, Violet and friends set in motion an elaborate plan to save her from humiliation.

Meanwhile, Ash is keen to introduce the group to his new girlfriend, Jess - but he is in for a surprise.

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 1st June 2015
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
Celia Imrie Lillian
Georgia King Jess (Ash's Girlfriend)
Writing team
Gary Janetti Writer
Production team
Ed Bye Director
Gary Reich Producer
Gary Janetti Executive Producer
Mark Ravenhill Consulting Producer
Mark Wybourn Editor
Harry Banks Production Designer

Video

Vicious Series 2 Trailer

A trailer for the second series of Vicious, starring Sir Ian McKellen, Sir Derek Jacobi and Frances de la Tour. Coming soon to ITV.

Featuring: Derek Jacobi (Stuart), Ian McKellen (Freddie), Frances de la Tour (Violet), Iwan Rheon (Ash) & Marcia Warren (Penelope).

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