World Series Of Dating. Image shows from L to R: James Chetwyn-Talbot (Tom Price), Doyle McManus (Rob Riggle). Copyright: Lion Television
World Series Of Dating
- TV comedy
- BBC Three
- 2012
- 8 episodes (1 series)
Comedy series that sees dating turned into an American-style competitive sport, with all of the overblown, loud conventions that go with it. Stars Tom Price, Rob Riggle, Thaila Zucchi and Bentley Kalu.
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 6
The show begins with the sad news that dating legend Randy Cummings has died, aged 93. However, the sadness passes very quickly, as Doyle McManus realises he is now the world's number one dater, and things go downhill from there as the datezone witnesses everything from oenophilia to a dumping pact.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Monday 30th April 2012
- Time
- 10:30pm
- Channel
- BBC Three
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 1st May 2012 | 1:25am | BBC3 |
Cast & crew
| Tom Price | James Chetwyn-Talbot |
| Rob Riggle | Doyle McManus |
| Thaila Zucchi | Poppy Weathers |
| Bentley Kalu | Referee Bentley |
| Andrew Dawson (as Dawson Bros.) | Writer |
| Steve Dawson (as Dawson Bros.) | Writer |
| Tim Inman (as Dawson Bros.) | Writer |
| Jack Brough (as Navelgazing) | Writer |
| Jamie Deeks (as Navelgazing) | Writer |
| Dan Johnston (as Navelgazing) | Writer |
| Ewen MacIntosh (as Navelgazing) | Writer |
| Rob Riggle | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Tom Price | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Bentley Kalu | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Thaila Zucchi | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Will Innes | Director |
| Abi Kelly | Director |
| Mat Marsters | Director |
| Jon Murphy | Director |
| Paul Mackay | Director |
| Jon Richards | Director |
| Mark Lucey | Series Producer |
| Will Innes | Producer |
| Abi Kelly | Producer |
| Mat Marsters | Producer |
| Jon Murphy | Producer |
| Joff Powell | Executive Producer |
| Simon Welton | Executive Producer |
| Alan Tyler | Executive Producer |
| Martin O'Byrne | Editor |
| Charlie Fawcett | Editor |
| Rudi Thackray | Production Designer |
| Carole K. Fraser (as Carole Fraser) | Costume Designer |
| Karen Brotherston | Make-up Designer |
| Gurdip Mahal | Lighting Designer |
| Gerald Smith | Lighting Designer |
| Lawrence Oakley | Composer |
Video
Heartstopper
A young dater is put through his paces when he initially fails to impress.
View this clip on the BBC website
Featuring: Bentley Kalu (Referee Bentley), Tom Price (James Chetwyn-Talbot) & Rob Riggle (Doyle McManus).