British Comedy: Man Down

Years: 2013-2017
Broadcaster: Channel 4
Genre: Sitcom
Written by: Greg Davies, Stephen Morrison,
Sian Harries, Ed Gamble, Mike Wozniak,
Chris Corcoran, Barry Castagnola,
Richard Herring, Carl Rice
Stars: Greg Davies, Roisin Conaty
Episodes: 26
Episode Average: 8.462

BEST EPISODES:
Finding Nesta (2014), Perfect Woman (2014)

SERIES ONE

(2013)
6 episodes
Series Score: 51*
Episode Average: 8.50
Perfect 10's: 0
*not including special

S1E1

EPISODE 1

Originally broadcast: 18 October 2013
Directed by: Matt Lipsey
Written by: Greg Davies
Stephen Morrison (Additional)

Dan seeks emotional advice when his girlfriend threatens to leave him, a work experience placement is seen as the perfect way to acquire some new trousers, and Jo gets a little carried away after starting a new job.

"Oh, well, I am sorry I don't hate the planet as much as you clearly do. I'll chuck our fridge in a canal, shall I? Shall we get a couple of golf clubs, go over to the Galapagos and fuck a few puffins up?"

HOLY GODIVA 5 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 9

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S1E2

EPISODE 2

Originally broadcast: 25 October 2013
Directed by: Matt Lipsey
Written by: Greg Davies
Sian Harries (Additional), Stephen Morrison (Additional)

Dan refuses to understand that his relationship with Naomi is finished, not everybody notices the funny side of a competitive swingball incident, and a broken car seat repair sees Brian providing a reluctant taxi service.

"You've seen these salsa trousers. I've barely got room for a cock and balls let alone a wallet."

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8

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S1E3

EPISODE 3

Originally broadcast: 1 November 2013
Directed by: Matt Lipsey
Written by: Greg Davies
Sian Harries (Additional), Stephen Morrison (Additional)

Dan's juvenile ways see him banned from his niece's birthday party, Jo has a spot of bother with eyebrows at a health and beauty conference, and Brian Time has to be cancelled when a horse cake gets impounded.

"Ohhhh, the... hippo was kicked out of the zoo,
Because he did a massive poo,
He pooed on a tiger, he pooed on a mouse,
He even did a massive poo in the penguin's mouth,
Ohhhh, the penguin was angry,
And he spat the poo right out."

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 5
TOTAL: 9

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S1E4

EPISODE 4

Originally broadcast: 8 November 2013
Directed by: Matt Lipsey
Written by: Greg Davies
Sian Harries (Additional), Stephen Morrison (Additional)

Dan becomes fascinated by a big arse after joining Brian's running club, Jo tries foraging after moving into a tent at the side of the road, and a one-to-one situation provides special access to a very powerful secret.

"It's mental here! I thought we were just going jogging, mate. Already, I've discovered this red nectar and I've seen you hypnotised by a human baboon! I love running club! I'm going to do everything that big-arsed man says."

HOLY GODIVA 5 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 9

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S1E5

EPISODE 5

Originally broadcast: 15 November 2013
Directed by: Matt Lipsey
Written by: Greg Davies
Sian Harries (Additional), Stephen Morrison (Additional)

Jo attempts to promote a very unusual act after going into management, Dan gets a shock on parents' evening when he's asked out for a drink, and Brian's taken to a Chinese restaurant to help iron out the wrinkles.

"Come on, Lord Lucan. I'll get the scales back and we'll put your little hairy conkers on the scale."

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8

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S1E6

EPISODE 6

Originally broadcast: 22 November 2013
Directed by: Matt Lipsey
Written by: Greg Davies
Sian Harries (Additional), Stephen Morrison (Additional)

Brian announces that he's been nominated for a small business award, issues with the local tailor mean borrowing a tuxedo for the event, and Dan's horrified when his date turns up cunningly disguised as a man.

"What, the tailor who beat the shit out of me cos I was wearing my mum's pants? Shall I stick a live wasp up my knob as well, Jo?"

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8

SPECIAL

(2013)

SPECIAL

2013 CHRISTMAS SPECIAL

Originally broadcast: 25 December 2013
Directed by: Matt Lipsey
Written by: Greg Davies,
Sian Harries (Additional), Stephen Morrison (Additional),
Barry Castagnola (Additional), Ed Gamble (Additional)

Dan decides to organise the school play in an attempt to impress Emma, a twelve scares of Christmas campaign leads to justifiable paranoia, and the music teacher steals Brian's car after being reintroduced to alcohol.

"With respect, we're in a rush. I haven't got time to wash a cock and balls off a cow."

HOLY GODIVA 5 - ONION JACK 5
TOTAL: 10

SPECIAL

(2014)

SPECIAL

FINDING NESTA

Originally broadcast: 23 December 2014
Directed by: Al Campbell
Written by: Greg Davies. Sian Harries, Stephen Morrison
Roisin Conaty (Additional), Chris Corcoran (Additional)
Ed Gamble (Additional)

Dan's forced to visit his Aunt Nesta because of a clause in his dad's will, a clamping sees Brian at the wheel of another unwanted adventure, and war breaks out when a Christmas job list suggests bringing in the turkey.

"Go shit off a rope swing."

HOLY GODIVA 5 - ONION JACK 5
TOTAL: 10

SERIES TWO

(2015)
6 episodes
Series Score: 47
Episode Average: 7.83
Perfect 10's: 1

S2E1

PERFECT WOMAN

Originally broadcast: 1 June 2015
Directed by: Al Campbell
Written by: Greg Davies, Sian Harries, Stephen Morrison,
Chris Corcoran (Additional), Carl Rice (Additional)

Dan can't believe it when a pretty young thing gives him her number, Brian gets a shock when he discovers that his ancestors were binmen, and confiscated cock-pills lead to an escalating situation in a nightclub.

"Why do you want Dr. Baxter to finger your bottom, Daniel?

HOLY GODIVA 5 - ONION JACK 5
TOTAL: 10

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S2E2

KINDNESS

Originally broadcast: 8 June 2015
Directed by: Al Campbell
Written by: Greg Davies, Sian Harries, Stephen Morrison,
Richard Herring (Additional)

Brian quickly settles in when marital problems force him into the flat, a charity shop worker refuses to be grateful for a clothing donation, and Dan spends a fortune on a pensioner in the hope of outdoing his rival.

"Typical. Wipes his own bottom and wants a badge."

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8

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S2E3

DIVERSITY

Originally broadcast: 15 June 2015
Directed by: Al Campbell
Written by: Greg Davies, Sian Harries, Stephen Morrison,
Carl Rice (Additional)

Dan's sent on an awareness course after being accused of homophobia, Brian gets little sympathy from his friends ahead of an operation, and Jo devises a range of celebrity makeovers for her job at the beauty salon.

"Fuck me, half a car wash."

HOLY GODIVA 3 - ONION JACK 3
TOTAL: 6

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S2E4

THE PHANT

Originally broadcast: 20 June 2015
Directed by: Al Campbell
Written by: Greg Davies, Sian Harries, Stephen Morrison

Dan discovers that his childhood nemesis is returning to town to star in a play, Brian fights to be recognised in a bid to get a story published, and Nesta provides a red hot tip while showing how best to deal with bullies.

"Now, Daniel, you throw water over a lesbian, she'll be shocked for a moment. And then an hour later, she'll be back scissoring one of her short-haired friends, and why shouldn't she be?"

HOLY GODIVA 3 - ONION JACK 3
TOTAL: 6

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S2E5

DENNIS

Originally broadcast: 29 June 2015
Directed by: Al Campbell
Written by: Greg Davies, Sian Harries, Stephen Morrison
Chris Corcoran (Additional)

Dan offers to spend the weekend with a pupil after a family emergency, Jo's executive stress class hits a snag when the participants run away, and a bid to have some old-fashioned fun leads to a criminal's funeral.

"Yeah? At least I've got a car, haven't I, mate? What have you got? A kite?!"

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 5
TOTAL: 9

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S2E6

THE HEATH

Originally broadcast: 6 July 2015
Directed by: Al Campbell
Written by: Greg Davies, Sian Harries, Stephen Morrison

Jo announces that she's marrying a rapping digger-driver from a pagan backwater, yokels leave the three friends stranded when they steal the Scenic, and Brian reveals that his wife has decided to file for divorce.

"Him scared like a sparrow!
Him scared like a sparrow!
Him fat like a marrow,
Sitting in a barrow.
Boom!"

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8

SERIES THREE

(2016)
6 episodes
Series Score: 52
Episode Average: 8.67
Perfect 10's: 1

S3E1

THE HEIST

Originally broadcast: 13 July 2016
Directed by: Al Campbell
Written by: Greg Davies, Mike Wozniak,
Ed Gamble (Additional), Sian Harries (Additional),
Stephen Morrison (Additional)

Dan needs to see the contents of his file ahead of a disciplinary hearing, Jo explains why she's left blank pages in her autobiography, and a daring break-in means avoiding a new governor and a crazy Serbian caretaker.

"It's been a long time, Daniel, and your mother has needs. She can't spend all her time in the en-suite, thumbing her pudding."

HOLY GODIVA 5 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 9

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S3E2

THE CALLING

Originally broadcast: 20 July 2016
Directed by: Al Campbell
Written by: Greg Davies, Ed Gamble,
Mike Wozniak (Additional), Sian Harries (Additional),
Stephen Morrison (Additional)

Dan resigns after being replaced as the head of the drama department, joining a religious group opens the door to a world of being liked, and Jo tries to convince the council to let her open a shop that sells everything.

"Did you hear that? What - I'm the tragedy at a funeral?"

HOLY GODIVA - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8

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S3E3

BIG NEWS

Originally broadcast: 27 July 2016
Directed by: Al Campbell
Written by: Greg Davies, Stephen Morrison,
Chris Corcoran (Additional), Ed Gamble (Additional),
Mike Wozniak (Additional), Sian Harries (Additional)

Jo's choice of ribbon cutter for the grand opening is deemed unsuitable, Brian's delighted when one of his neighbours turns out to the local MP, and Dan finds a swollen knee getting in the way of a big announcement.

"Nor do I. It's like having a crush on the dwarf from Don't Look Now!"

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8

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S3E4

THE VISA

Originally broadcast: 3 August 2016
Directed by: Al Campbell
Written by: Greg Davies,
Ed Gamble (Additional), Sian Harries (Additional),
Stephen Morrison (Additional), Mike Wozniak (Additional)

Dan moves out when Daddy's moving in forces him to share with Nesta, a visa application form proves to be a nightmare without Brian to help, and the need for somewhere to stay leads to the 24-hour Pump Zone.

"Hello, dear. You need a new razor. Had to have a go at the pins and some of the hairs down there were like the mooring ropes on the Titanic. Well, best make yourself scarce. I'm about to drop the gown and I don't think you're quite ready for this jelly."

HOLY GODIVA 5 - ONION JACK 5
TOTAL: 10

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S3E5

ADOPTED

Originally broadcast: 10 August 2016
Directed by: Al Campbell
Written by: Greg Davies, Stephen Morrison,
Ed Gamble (Additional), Sian Harries (Additional),
Mike Wozniak (Additional)

Dan has a crisis of identity after learning the truth about his adoption, curiosity about what life would've been like means a trip to the seaside, and Brian can only watch as his kids are abducted from a service station.

"You're not a female, sir! If you'd like to go through gender reassignment, I'll be delighted to give you access to the female lavatories."

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8

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S3E6

THE PARTY

Originally broadcast: 17 August 2016
Directed by: Al Campbell
Written by: Greg Davies, Stephen Morrison, Mike Wozniak,
Ed Gamble (Additional), Sian Harries (Additional)

Dan manages to have the last laugh during an awkward final assembly, Jo announces a last minute change of venue for the farewell party, and Daddy deals a devastating double blow as he battles to take control.

"Can't see you surfing myself. Coastguard'll think you're the bloated corpse of an elephant seal."

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 5
TOTAL: 9

SERIES FOUR

(2017)
6 episodes
Series Score: 50
Episode Average: 8.33
Perfect 10's: 3

S4E1

EPISODE 1

Originally broadcast: 25 October 2017
Directed by: Al Campbell
Written by: Greg Davies, Mike Wozniak,
Ed Gamble, Stephen Morrison

Brian tells his house guest that he has to go when his girls refuse to visit, Dan needs to find £3000 to pay for a home for his Twister box family, and news of a trust fund for the baby leads to an attempt to have it reversed.

"It was the right thing to do! With your track record, the money would have disappeared faster than a coked-up prostitute's finger up a married banker's anus!"

HOLY GODIVA 5 - ONION JACK 5
TOTAL: 10

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S4E2

EPISODE 2

Originally broadcast: 1 November 2017
Directed by: Al Campbell
Written by: Greg Davies, Ed Gamble,
Stephen Morrison, Mike Wozniak

Jo tries to live as a freegan after she's fired from the lost property office,
Brian's matched with someone when he secretly signs up to a dating site, and Dan decides that his son needs a special friend like he had as a child.

"What?! 100...? You want to choose your special friends a little more carefully. Bear would never try a cheap trick like that."

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8

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S4E3

EPISODE 3

Originally broadcast: 8 November 2017
Directed by: Al Campbell
Written by: Greg Davis, Stephen Morrison,
Ed Gamble, Mike Wozniak

Brian's not happy when his daughter starts picking up a Scottish accent, Jo decides to go off grid when she discovers that the taxman is after her, and Dan joins a dads club when he feels pushed out of his new son's life.

"Not bullshit, baby shit. He's had a bit of malt loaf."

HOLY GODIVA 3 - ONION JACK 3
TOTAL: 6

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S4E4

EPISODE 4

Originally broadcast: 15 November 2017
Directed by: Al Campbell
Written by: Greg Davis, Ed Gamble,
Stephen Morrison, Mike Wozniak, Sian Harries (Additional)

Dan hopes to use a school trip to a museum as a way to impress Emma, Jo stows away in the coach as she continues to dodge the tax man, and an air raid warden swears at his audience while dressed as a schoolboy.

"Secret fancy woman blowing you out, you dirty little ferret?"

HOLY GODIVA 3 - ONION JACK 3
TOTAL: 6

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S4E5

EPISODE 5

Originally broadcast: 22 November 2017
Directed by: Al Campbell
Written by: Greg Davies, Mike Wozniak,
Ed Gamble, Stephen Morrison

The midwife arranges for daddy time when Emma needs a bit of a break, Jo gets some help for Brian after she finds him with his head in the oven, and Dan's convinced that even his eight-week-old son thinks he's a prick.

"Jo, Patty's coming. Get my baby off that hippy's tit!"

HOLY GODIVA 5 - ONION JACK 5
TOTAL: 10

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S4E6

EPISODE 6

Originally broadcast: 29 November 2017
Directed by: Al Campbell
Written by: Greg Davies, Stephen Morrison,
Ed Gamble, Mike Wozniak

Brian learns something disturbing when he goes to court about his girls, Dan attempts to escape when an old face returns to get his revenge, and Jo gets a nasty shock when she sees what's in Carol's cleaning cupboard.

"Sorry about the gloves, I've got the shits."

HOLY GODIVA 5 - ONION JACK 5
TOTAL: 10

DAN DAVIES

Played by Greg Davies
26 episodes (2013-2017)
in... The Heist (S3E1)

JO BELLINGHAM

Played by Roisin Conaty
26 episodes (2013-2017)
in... Episode 3 (S1E3)

BRIAN AMES

Played by Mike Wozniak
26 episodes (2013-2017)
in... Episode 4 (S1E3)

POLLY DAVIES

Played by Gwyneth Powell
24 episodes (2013-2017)
in... Episode 3 (S1E3)

EMMA LIPSEY

Played by Jeany Sparky
24 episodes (2013-2017)
in... Episode 4 (S1E3)

SHAKIRA

Played by Ashley McGuire
24 episodes (2013-2017)
in... Episode 2 (S1E2)

NESTA

Played by Stephanie Cole
18 episodes (2014-2017)
in... The Phant (S2E4)

DENNIS

Played by Alfie Davis
15 episodes (2013-2016)
in... Kindness (S2E2)

KAREN

Played by Madeleine Harris
14 episodes (2013-2016)
in... Perfect Woman (S2E1)

ALLY CLARKE

Played by Isy Suttie
10 episodes (2017)
in... The Visa (S3E4)

ROBIN

Played by Frankie Akhurst
8 episodes (2015-2016)
in... Kindness (S2E2)

MR. HOGAN

Played by Elliot Levey
8 episodes (2015-2016)
in... The Phant (S2E4)

RICHARD DAVIES

Played by Rik Mayall
7 episodes (2013)
in... Episode 3 (S1E3)

DADDY

Played by Tony Robinson
7 episodes (2016-2017)
in... The Visa (S3E4)

NAOMI

Played by Deirdre Mullins
6 episodes (2013)
in... Episode 6 (S1E6)

MRS. LIPSEY

Played by Stella Gonet
6 episodes (2017)
in... Episode 1 (S4E1)

MAURICE

Played by George Bothamley
5 episodes (2013)
in... 2013 Christmas Special (Special)

CAROL

Played by Ruth Bratt
5 episodes (2017)
in... Episode 1 (S4E1)

MICKEY TWO FACE

Played by Geoffrey Sergison
5 episodes (2017)
in... Episode 3 (S4E3)

MR. LIPSEY

Played by Michael Gould
5 episodes (2017)
in... Episode 5 (S4E5)

JOSEPHINE

Played by Rhianna Hosmer
5 episodes (2017)
in... Episode 3 (S4E3)

DOM

Played by Ramon Tikaram
4 episodes (2013-2016)
in... The Phant (S2E4)

KEVIN

Played by Sam Hunt
4 episodes (2017)
in... Episode 4 (S4E4)

JASON

Played by Michael Bunani
4 episodes (2017)
in... Episode 6 (S4E6)

COMMUNITY SUPPORT OFFICER

Played by Stephen Morrison
3 episodes (2013)
in... Episode 3 (S1E3)

ALISTAIR

Played by Tom Turner
3 episodes (2015)
in... Kindness (S2E2)

MRS. WIGMORE

Played by Annette Badland
3 episodes (2013-2015)
in... Episode 2 (S1E2)

BEN

Played by Daniel Adegboyega
3 episodes (2015-2017)
in... The Visa (S3E4)

GREGORY

Played by Max Gill
3 episodes (2017)
in... Episode 4 (S4E4)

MR. CRUMBS

Played by Chris James
3 episodes (2017)
in... Episode 2 (S4E2)