British Comedy: Human Remains

Years: 2000-2003
Broadcaster: BBC
Genre: Dark Comedy
Written by: Julia Davis, Rob Brydon
Stars: Julia Davis, Rob Brydon
Episodes: 7
Episode Average: 8.667*

BEST EPISODE:
An English Squeak (2000)

*not including Special

SERIES ONE

(2000)
6 episodes
Series Score: 52
Episode Average: 8.67
Perfect 10's: 1

S1E1

AN ENGLISH SQUEAK

Originally broadcast: 13 November 2000
Directed by: Matt Lipsey
Written by: Rob Brydon, Julia Davis

Peter and Flick are a couple in very different places, she has a 'condition' that prevents physical intimacy, and he's made to feel inadequate when compared to a ghost from her past.

"I think a husband is, in many ways, a little bit like having a pet."

HOLY GODIVA 5 - ONION JACK 5
TOTAL: 10

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S1E2

SLITHER IN

Originally broadcast: 20 November 2000
Directed by: Matt Lipsey
Written by: Julia Davis, Rob Brydon

Gordon and Sheila share interests if not mutual physical attraction, she's trying to prepare herself for the passing of her sister who's in a coma, and he's got big plans for the extra space.

"Like when I went from a Cavalier to a Punto. It was a little bit poky, but it did the job. I could park it round the back and I never knew it was there."

HOLY GODIVA 5 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 9

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S1E3

ALL OVER MY GLASSES

Originally broadcast: 27 November 2000
Directed by: Matt Lipsey
Written by: Rob Brydon, Julia Davis

Stephen and Michelle are planning for their wedding day, he has regrets that he missed the chance with someone else, and she has dreams of an occasion fit for a princess.

"I don't mean that in a nasty way, but for everyone in life there's a perfect partner. For 'Chelle, it's me."

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8

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S1E4

STRAIGHT AS A FLUTE

Originally broadcast: 4 December 2000
Directed by: Matt Lipsey
Written by: Julia Davis, Rob Brydon

Tony and Beverley are a religious couple troubled by their neighbours, he's recently had an operation on his heart, and she hounds the local vicar with her curly sausages.

"He's got 'em by the scrotum, both of 'em."

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 5
TOTAL: 9

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S1E5

HAIRLESS

Originally broadcast: 11 December 2000
Directed by: Matt Lipsey
Written by: Rob Brydon, Julia Davis

Barne and Fonte are a modern musical couple, she's a part-time lesbian who lacks imagination and passes off the work of Alanis Morissette as her own, and his creative juices are flowing far too freely.

"They always said they never knew what brought on the stroke. That image in her head! My God! I beat my mother to death with my own meat!"

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8

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S1E6

MORE THAN HAPPY

Originally broadcast: 18 December 2000
Directed by: Matt Lipsey
Written by: Julia Davis, Rob Brydon

Les and Ray are a couple who have been married for eight troubled years, he collects things from the beach for their shop, and she spends her time making things and looking forward to her nocturnal activities.

"I definitely produce my best pieces at night, because, like a lot of people won can't sleep, I am an insomniac."

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8

SPECIAL

(2003)

SPECIAL

THE FONTE BUND BAND LIVE

Released: 29 September 2003
Directed by: Matt Lipsey
Written by: Julia Davis, Rob Brydon

Fonte's flirting goes into overdrive while supporting another band, Barne tries to engage with the audience, and an offer of more support work causes much excitement.

"Good evening. This is our first time in Guildford. It's great to be back."

HOLY GODIVA 3 - ONION JACK 3
TOTAL: 6

01 - - 02

03 - - 04

05 - - 06

01. Peter Moorcross (An English Squeak)
02. Gordon Budge (Slither In)
03. Stephen (All Over My Glasses)
04. Tony (Straight as a Flute)
05. Barne Willers (Hairless)
06. Les (More Than Happy)

01 - - 02

03 - - 04

05 - - 06

01. Flick Moorcross (An English Squeak)
02. Sheila Budge (Slither In)
03. Michelle (All Over My Glasses)
04. Beverley (Straight as a Flute)
05. Fonte Bund (Hairless)
06. Ray (More Than Happy)