Semi-Detached - Series 1, Episode 2 - British Comedy Guide (original) (raw)

Semi-Detached. Image shows from L to R: Stuart (Lee Mack), Charlie (Neil Fitzmaurice). Copyright: Happy Tramp Productions

Financially stretched Stuart is late for a much-needed DJ-ing job, having lost the device with his playlists on. During his search, Stuart stumbles upon an angry daughter, a poorly cat and a dead body.

Broadcast details

Date

Thursday 13th August 2020

Time

10pm

Channel

BBC Two

Length

25 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast

Lee Mack Stuart
Neil Fitzmaurice Charlie
Ellie White April
Samantha Spiro Kate
Patrick Baladi Ted
Clive Russell Willie
Sarah Hoare Madonna
Geoffrey McGivern (as Geoff McGivern) Barry
Cecilia Noble Sandy

Guest cast

Frances Barber Patricia
Paul Garner Bareback78

Writing team

David Crow Writer
Oliver Maltman Writer
Neil Webster Script Editor

Production team

Ben Palmer Director
Alison Marlow (as Ali Marlow) Producer
Neil Webster Executive Producer
Gregor Sharp Executive Producer
Ben Palmer Executive Producer
Holly Sait Line Producer
Nigel Williams Editor
Jonathan Paul Green Production Designer
Rosalie Clayton Casting Director
Caroline Pitcher Costume Designer
Pete Rowe Director of Photography
Jo Jenkins Make-up Designer
Martyn Kaine Composer
Dave Whyte Graphics
David Chalstrey 1st Assistant Director

Press

The gimmick of this Lee Mack sitcom is that events unfold in real time, which in practice means each episode sees his stressed wedding DJ Stuart absolutely dog-piled by humiliations. Tonight, all Stu wants to do is reclaim his iPad, triggering a blackly comic and often profane cascade of disaster.

Graeme Virtue, The Guardian, 13th August 2020