Hoff The Record - Series 2, Episode 1 - Death Hoax - British Comedy Guide (original) (raw)
The series opens with a botched attempt at raising Hoff's profile by faking his death.
Further details
Max capitalises on a rumour that Hoff has died to make money. With sales of Hoff's albums rising, Hoff goes into hiding in Watford. But when Hoff's ex wife stages a vigil in his memory, he finds it hard to stay out of the limelight without blowing his cover.
Broadcast details
Date
Friday 6th May 2016
Time
10pm
Channel
Length
40 minutes
Cast & crew
Cast
| David Hasselhoff | Hoff |
|---|---|
| Fergus Craig | Max Coleman |
| Ella Smith | Harriet Fitzgerald |
| Asim Chaudhry | Terry Patel |
| Brett Goldstein | Danny Jones |
| Mark Quartley | Dieter Hasselhoff |
Guest cast
| Oliver Coopersmith (as Oliver Cooper Smith) | Alvin Macer-Wright |
|---|---|
| Tracy-Ann Oberman | Crystal Hasselhoff |
| Vincent Ebrahim | Uncle Ron |
| Kosha Engler | News Reporter |
| Alexis Peterman | London Reporter |
| Matt Sutton | PC Paul Lewis |
| Jon Snow (as John Snow) | Self |
| Jerry Springer | Self |
| Scott Mills | Radio Presenter (Voice) |
| Amanda Holden | Self |
Writing team
| David Hasselhoff | Writer |
|---|---|
| Richard Yee | Writer |
| Chris Hale | Writer |
| Josh Hyams | Writer |
| Gordon Anderson | Writer |
| Asim Chaudhry | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Fergus Craig | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Brett Goldstein | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Mark Quartley | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Ella Smith | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Rich Fulcher | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Krishnendu Majumdar | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Kate Leys | Story |
Production team
| Gordon Anderson | Director |
|---|---|
| Krishnendu Majumdar | Producer |
| Richard Yee | Producer |
| David Hasselhoff | Producer |
| Josh Hyams | Producer |
| Eric Gardner | Executive Producer |
| Iain Coyle | Executive Producer |
| Richard Watsham | Executive Producer |
| Robin Peters | Editor |
| Sam Harley | Production Designer |
| Vik Sharma | Composer |
Videos
David Hasselhoff is dead?
Max explains how The Hoff is in financial trouble. He has only earned £4.27 in Baywatch repeat fees. Thus Max has decided to fake the death of the star.
Featuring: David Hasselhoff (Hoff), Fergus Craig (Max Coleman), Ella Smith (Harriet Fitzgerald), Asim Chaudhry (Terry Patel) & John Snow.
Danny doesn't believe Hoff is dead
Max has helped fake the death of David Hasselhoff. But Danny who trains the star doesn't think The Hoff is dead.
Featuring: Fergus Craig (Max Coleman) & Brett Goldstein (Danny Jones).
Press
Series two of the workmanlike self-satire continues to walk through all the tropes that made mockumentaries cool 10 years ago. David Hasselhoff plays himself as a daringly plausible caricature, with his disastrous career marshalled by Thick of It spinners, who give Office-style interviews commentating on the action. Tonight, low earnings cause the Hoff to fake his own death. It's efficient, but every line is the most agonising thing comedy can be: nearly funny.
Jack Seale, The Guardian, 6th May 2016
Preview: Hoff the Record Series 2
The same fundamental problem with the series remains. Funny as it may be, by not being sure if it is a sitcom or a mockumentary, Hoff The Record occasionally wobbles from side to side, never quite nailing either format.
The Velvet Onion, 27th April 2016