Spent Series 1, Episode 5 - British Comedy Guide (original) (raw)
Mia reluctantly steps up as guardian for Ella. While charming social services, she accidentally promises a birthday party and reunion with her mum. But a surprise windfall doesn't help.
Further details
Struggling to look after herself, Mia reluctantly steps up as guardian for Ella when Chrissy's taken ill. While charming Social Services, Mia inadvertently promises Ella a birthday bash, one that will double up as a reunion with her birth mother.
Broke and alone, Mia rekindles things with David just as a surprise windfall lands in her lap. Unfortunately, Mia with money doesn't necessarily help.
Broadcast details
Date
Monday 5th August 2024
Time
10pm
Channel
Length
30 minutes
Catch-up
Cast & crew
Cast
| Michelle De Swarte | Mia |
|---|---|
| Amanda Wilkin | Jo |
| Matt King | Mills |
| Juliet Cowan | Chrissy |
| Karl Collins | Teddy |
| Eleanor Nawal | Ella |
| Joseph Ollman | David |
Guest cast
| Nikhil Parmar | Mr Lalwani |
|---|---|
| Ivy Davies | Nurse |
| Lorna Brown | Grace |
| Carrie Bunyan | Shaz |
| Chris Kyriacou | George |
| Idriss Kargbo | Leo |
| Juliet Oldfield | Tracey |
Writing team
| Michelle De Swarte | Writer |
|---|---|
| Jack Bayles | Script Editor |
Production team
| Alex Winckler | Director |
|---|---|
| Rhonda Smith | Producer |
| Jack Bayles | Executive Producer |
| Phil Clarke | Executive Producer |
| Tanya Qureshi | Executive Producer |
| Michelle De Swarte | Executive Producer |
| Nicki Perkins | Line Producer |
| Paul Dingwall | Editor |
| Anna Sheldrake | Production Designer |
| Aisha Bywaters | Casting Director |
| Cynthia Lawrence-John | Costume Designer |
| Tony Miller | Director of Photography |
| Zainab Jaye | Make-up Designer |
| Adem Ilhan (as Adem Sadi Ilhan) | Composer |
| Lucy Fuest | Graphics |
| Alex Streeter | 1st Assistant Director |