British Comedy: Green Wing

Years: 2004-2007
Broadcaster: Channel 4
Genre: Sitcom
Written by: Robert Harley, James Henry,
Stuart Kenworthy, Oriane Messina, Victoria Pile,
Richard Preddy, Fay Rusling, Gary Howe
Stars: Tamsin Greig, Stephen Mangan
Episodes: 18
Episode Average: 8.444*

BEST EPISODES:
Series 1, Episode 9 (2004), Series 1, Episode 8 (2004)

*including special

SERIES ONE

(2004)
9 episodes
Series Score: 76
Episode Average: 8.44
Perfect 10's: 3

S1E1

ONE

Originally broadcast: 3 September 2004
Directed by: Dominic Brigstocke, Victoria Pile, Tristram Shapeero, Andrew Gunn
Written by: Robert Harley, James Henry, Gary Howe, Stuart Kenworthy, Oriane Messina, Victoria Pile, Richard Preddy, Fay Rusling

Caroline has to sleep in her car when she locks herself out, which isn't the ideal start to her first day, but it ends no better when Guy offers her somewhere to stay.

"All right. Erm... Somebody has used a marker pen to make some alterations. The badge should read 'Dr. Alan Statham', next line 'Consultant Radiologist'. And on the word 'consultant', they've blacked out the
letters 'o-n-s' and 'l-t-a'."

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8

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S1E2

TWO

Originally broadcast: 10 September 2004
Directed by: Dominic Brigstocke, Tristram Shapeero
Written by: Robert Harley, James Henry, Gary Howe, Stuart Kenworthy, Oriane Messina, Victoria Pile, Richard Preddy, Fay Rusling

After spending the night at Guy's, Caroline is worried that everyone will think they've slept together, so she blackmails him to stop him spreading the rumour.

"Damn my furry face!"

HOLY GODIVA 3 - ONION JACK 3
TOTAL: 6

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S1E3

THREE

Originally broadcast: 17 September 2004
Directed by: Dominic Brigstocke, Tristram Shapeero
Written by: Robert Harley, James Henry, Gary Howe, Stuart Kenworthy, Oriane Messina, Victoria Pile, Richard Preddy, Fay Rusling

Caroline's looking for a lodger, Statham's trying to be more spontaneous, and Guy's troubled by his childhood experiences.

"I am tempted, cos I'm all fired up. But no, thanks, I'd rather lick my own armpit."

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8

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S1E4

FOUR

Originally broadcast: 24 September 2004
Directed by: Dominic Brigstocke, Tristram Shapeero
Written by: Robert Harley, James Henry, Gary Howe, Stuart Kenworthy, Oriane Messina, Victoria Pile, Richard Preddy, Fay Rusling

Joanna receives a very 'special' gift for her 48th birthday, and Guy's league of Green Wing women upsets Caroline.

"Did you just throw your breast at me?"

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8

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S1E5

FIVE

Originally broadcast: 1 October 2004
Directed by: Dominic Brigstocke, Tristram Shapeero
Written by: Robert Harley, James Henry, Gary Howe, Stuart Kenworthy, Oriane Messina, Victoria Pile, Richard Preddy, Fay Rusling

Caroline's worried that nobody will turn up for her house warming party, Statham decides that a bit of mystery might be his winning ticket with Joanna, and Martin ignores the affections of Karen because of his obsession with Caroline.

"Oh hey, look... it's the love child of Wayne Sleep and Godzilla. What are you? The eighth dwarf, Twatty?"

HOLY GODIVA 5 - ONION JACK 5
TOTAL: 10

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S1E6

SIX

Originally broadcast: 8 October 2004
Directed by: Dominic Brigstocke, Tristram Shapeero
Written by: Robert Harley, James Henry, Gary Howe, Stuart Kenworthy, Oriane Messina, Victoria Pile, Richard Preddy, Fay Rusling

There's a mix-up of emotions when Harriet and Joanna both think that they're pregnant, Martin's worried about his exams, and Mac tries for promotion.

"Ok, I'm swapping your hangover hat for my 'I knew when I'd had enough' hat."

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8

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S4E7

SEVEN

Originally broadcast: 15 October 2004
Directed by: Dominic Brigstocke, Tristram Shapeero
Written by: Robert Harley, James Henry, Gary Howe, Stuart Kenworthy, Oriane Messina, Victoria Pile, Richard Preddy, Fay Rusling

Guy's preparing for the World Guyball Championship, Caroline's struggling to decide between Guy and Mac, and Alan looks towards the church for comfort.

"No. I'm exhausted, I've eaten my body weight in chocolate in the car, I'm all bloated and my feet hurt. And I haven't had sex in months."

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8

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S4E8

EIGHT

Originally broadcast: 22 October 2004
Directed by: Dominic Brigstocke, Tristram Shapeero
Written by: Robert Harley, James Henry, Gary Howe, Stuart Kenworthy, Oriane Messina, Victoria Pile, Richard Preddy, Fay Rusling

Sue is furious to find out that Caroline fancies Mac, Caroline is saddened to find that Mac is with Emily, and the charity auction slaves are generally horrified to find who's 'bought' them.

"Ok, thirty quid for donkey boy."

HOLY GODIVA 5 - ONION JACK 5
TOTAL: 10

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S4E9

NINE

Originally broadcast: 29 October 2004
Directed by: Dominic Brigstocke, Tristram Shapeero
Written by: Robert Harley, James Henry, Gary Howe, Stuart Kenworthy, Oriane Messina, Victoria Pile, Richard Preddy, Fay Rusling

Martin discovers something shocking when he open's Guy's post, Caroline tries to split up Mac and Emily, and Mac bets Guy that he can't get Joanna into bed.

"I've got an angry penis."

HOLY GODIVA 5 - ONION JACK 5
TOTAL: 10

SERIES TWO

(2006)
8 episodes
Series Score: 67
Episode Average: 8.38
Perfect 10's: 2

S2E1

EPISODE ONE

Originally broadcast: 31 March 2006
Directed by: Dominic Brigstocke, Victoria Pile, Tristram Shapeero, Andrew Gunn
Written by: Robert Harley, James Henry, Gary Howe, Stuart Kenworthy, Oriane Messina, Victoria Pile, Richard Preddy, Fay Rusling

Mac has been in a coma for eight weeks following the cliffhanger, resulting in visitors aplenty, and Guy has been suspended from work.

"Please wake up, I want you do some gardening in my parsley patch."

HOLY GODIVA 5 - ONION JACK 5
TOTAL: 10

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S2E2

EPISODE TWO

Originally broadcast: 7 April 2006
Directed by: Dominic Brigstocke, Tristram Shapeero
Written by: Robert Harley, James Henry, Gary Howe, Stuart Kenworthy, Oriane Messina, Victoria Pile, Richard Preddy, Fay Rusling

Mac and Guy are both allowed to return to work, Caroline's trying to find a way to jog Mac's memory, and Alan's trying to make Joanna jealous.

"Yes, well, I think there's a green-eyed monster lurking in your bony pants. Green-eyed panty monster!"

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8

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S2E3

EPISODE THREE

Originally broadcast: 14 April 2006
Directed by: Dominic Brigstocke, Tristram Shapeero
Written by: Robert Harley, James Henry, Gary Howe, Stuart Kenworthy, Oriane Messina, Victoria Pile, Richard Preddy, Fay Rusling

Angela proves a hit with the film crew who are filming a documentary in the hospital, Sue gets her hands on the tape of Guy and Joanna, and Mac remembers about Caroline.

"Which is your specialist field? Being tall and menopausal?"

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8

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S2E4

EPISODE FOUR

Originally broadcast: 21 April 2006
Directed by: Dominic Brigstocke, Tristram Shapeero
Written by: Robert Harley, James Henry, Gary Howe, Stuart Kenworthy, Oriane Messina, Victoria Pile, Richard Preddy, Fay Rusling

Mac's ex-girlfriend turns up, Alan wants Mac's unused parking space, and Martin gets his tackle out.

"Wee Willie Winkie's not so wee!"

HOLY GODIVA 5 - ONION JACK 5
TOTAL: 10

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S2E5

EPISODE FIVE

Originally broadcast: 28 April 2006
Directed by: Dominic Brigstocke, Tristram Shapeero
Written by: Robert Harley, James Henry, Gary Howe, Stuart Kenworthy, Oriane Messina, Victoria Pile, Richard Preddy, Fay Rusling

Martin becomes a pimp, Mac finds out he's a dad, and Lyndon falls for Harriet.

"Whoa! Whoa! Whoa! Whoa! You're not sticking any needles in me"

HOLY GODIVA 3 - ONION JACK 3
TOTAL: 6

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S2E6

EPISODE SIX

Originally broadcast: 6 May 2006
Directed by: Dominic Brigstocke, Tristram Shapeero
Written by: Robert Harley, James Henry, Gary Howe, Stuart Kenworthy, Oriane Messina, Victoria Pile, Richard Preddy, Fay Rusling

Martin contacts his father, Guy gets jealous when Caroline goes on a date with Jake, and Alan beats a little green monster to death.

"Here's a phrase. You've most probably heard it quite a few times before in your life.Could you put your pathetic little organ away?"

HOLY GODIVA 5 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 9

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S2E7

EPISODE SEVEN

Originally broadcast: 12 May 2006
Directed by: Dominic Brigstocke, Tristram Shapeero
Written by: Robert Harley, James Henry, Gary Howe, Stuart Kenworthy, Oriane Messina, Victoria Pile, Richard Preddy, Fay Rusling

Mac discovers that he's not Mackenzie's father, Caroline dumps Jake, and Alan and Joanna are acting even more bizarrely than usual.

"Smell my sweat. Hmm? Smell my ping pong pong."

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8

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S2E8

EPISODE EIGHT

Originally broadcast: 19 May 2006
Directed by: Dominic Brigstocke, Tristram Shapeero
Written by: Robert Harley, James Henry, Gary Howe, Stuart Kenworthy, Oriane Messina, Victoria Pile, Richard Preddy, Fay Rusling

Caroline receives two marriage proposals but not the one she was hoping for, Alan and Joanna go on the run, and Martin suffers a severe case of déjà vu.

"You're eating poowiches. You're playing Russian poolette."

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8

SPECIAL

(2007)

SPECIAL

GREEN WING SPECIAL

Originally broadcast: 4 January 2007
Directed by: Dominic Brigstocke, Victoria Pile, Tristram Shapeero, Andrew Gunn
Written by: Robert Harley, James Henry, Gary Howe, Stuart Kenworthy, Oriane Messina, Victoria Pile, Richard Preddy, Fay Rusling

Several of the staff attend a funeral, and a wedding, while Alan and Joanna are on the run.

"Oh, my crikey. I've sat on her to death."

HOLY GODIVA 5 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 9

CAROLINE TODD

Surgical Registrar
Played by Tamsin Greig
18 Episodes
in... Green Wing Special (2007)

GUILLAUME VALERY SECRETAN

Anaesthetist
Played by Stephen Mangan
18 Episodes
in... Series 1, Episode 7 (2004)

'MAC' MACARTNEY

Surgeon
Played by Julian Rhind-Tutt
18 Episodes
in... Series 2, Episode 1 (2006)

MARTIN DEAR

House Officer
Played by Karl Theobald
18 Episodes
in... Season 2, Episode 5 (2006)

JOANNA CLORE

Director of Human Resources
Played by Pippa Haywood
18 Episodes
in... Season 2, Episode 3 (2006)

ALAN RODERICK STATHAM

Director of Human Resources
Played by Mark Heap
18 Episodes
in... Season 2, Episode 7 (2006)

SUE WHITE

Staff Liaison Officer
Played by Michelle Gomez
18 Episodes
in... Season 2, Episode 5 (2006)

HARRIET SCHULENBURG

Human Resources
Played by Olivia Colman
18 Episodes
in... Series 2, Episode 8 (2006)

KIM ALABASTER

Human Resources
Played by Sally Bretton
18 Episodes
in... Series 2, Episode 2 (2006)

NAUGHTY RACHEL

Human Resources
Played by Katie Lyons
18 Episodes
in... Series 1, Episode 1 (2004)

KAREN BELL

Human Resources
Played by Lucinda Raikes
18 Episodes
in... Series 1, Episode 6 (2004)

BOYCE

Medical Student
Played by Oliver Chris
18 Episodes
in... Series 1, Episode 4 (2004)

ANGELA HUNTER

Senior Registrar (Paediatrics)
Played by Sarah Alexander
13 Episodes
in... Series 1, Episode 3 (2004)

LYNDON JONES

Head of I.T.
Played by Paterson Joseph
9 Episodes
in... Series 1, Episode 5 (2004)

OLIVER

Human Resources
Played by Keir Charles
8 Episodes
in... Series 1, Episode 1 (2004)

JAKE LEAF

Complementary Therapist
Played by Darren Boyd
6 Episodes
in... Series 2, Episode 5 (2006)

LADY EMILY LEWIS WESTBROOK

Physiotherapist
Played by Daisy Haggard
4 Episodes
in... Season 1, Episode 9 (2004)

HOLLY HAWKES

Senior Registrar (Paediatrics)
Played by Sally Phillips
4 Episodes
in... Season 2, Episode 4 (2006)