British Comedy: Saxondale

Years: 2006-2007
Broadcaster: BBC
Genre: Sitcom
Written by: Steve Coogan, Neil MacLennan
Stars: Steve Coogan, Ruth Jones
Episodes: 13
Episode Average: 7.846

BEST EPISODES:
Series 2, Episode 1 (2007), Series 1, Episode 5 (2006)

SERIES ONE

(2006)
7 episodes
Series Score: 55
Episode Average: 7.86
Perfect 10's: 1

EPISODE 1

Originally broadcast: 19 June 2006
Directed by: Ben Miller
Written by: Steve Coogan, Neil MacLennan

Tommy walks out of anger management class to avoid losing his temper, another pair of hands is needed to help land a big job at a car pound, and the new assistant makes himself at home in the box room.

"What? Harrassed by the Vegemite brigade? Ooh, scary, they might throw their sandals at me!"

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8

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EPISODE 2

Originally broadcast: 26 June 2006
Directed by: Matt Lipsey
Written by: Steve Coogan, Neil MacLennan

Magz faces losing her shop after complaints about a window display, Tommy's anger gets the bet of him when he talks cars with his TV idol, and Raymond's told the truth about an unfortunate makeup incident.

"I'm trying to cheer you up, you hairy cow!"

HOLY GODIVA 3 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 7

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EPISODE 3

Originally broadcast: 3 July 2006
Directed by: Matt Lipsey
Written by: Steve Coogan, Neil MacLennan

Tommy meets an old friend from his past while attending a funeral, Magz isn't happy when money goes missing from her petty cash jar, and a naked prostitute makes money from her knowledge of eye conditions.

"No offence, I always make a point of checking that there isn't an Adam's apple in the equation."

HOLY GODIVA 3 - ONION JACK 3
TOTAL: 6

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EPISODE 4

Originally broadcast: 10 July 2006
Directed by: Matt Lipsey
Written by: Steve Coogan, Neil MacLennan

Tommy meets his daughter's boyfriend when they stay for the weekend, a job at a block of flats means dealing with a rather bizarre drug addict, and an invite to a corporate party clashes with a muscle car convention.

"I'm afraid the environment's gonna have to take a hit on this one, darling. I mean, I'm as eco-friendly as the next guy but... recycled bog roll's like taking a cheese grater to a bullet wound."

HOLY GODIVA 3 - ONION JACK 3
TOTAL: 6

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EPISODE 5

Originally broadcast: 17 July 2006
Directed by: Matt Lipsey
Written by: Steve Coogan, Neil MacLennan

Raymond's persuaded to go out clubbing with Vicky and her friends, Magz looks for a suitable alternative to the missionary position, and Tommy decides to get himself into shape by going to the local gym.

"Well, anger is like flatulence, isn't it? In so far as it's far better to let it out in increments then to let go with one humungous rattle."

HOLY GODIVA 5 - ONION JACK 5
TOTAL: 10

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EPISODE 6

Originally broadcast: 24 July 2006
Directed by: Matt Lipsey
Written by: Steve Coogan, Neil MacLennan

Tommy becomes obsessed with a rival after a wheel-clamping incident, a worried Magz suggests taking the falcon out to get away from it all, and Raymond provides the key to why there is so much business in fleas.

"Let me put it in plain English. I don't dance to Dido, dude. I know there was a lot of D's in there, before you say anything."

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 5
TOTAL: 9

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EPISODE 7

Originally broadcast: 31 July 2006
Directed by: Matt Lipsey
Written by: Steve Coogan, Neil MacLennan

Magz decides to stay with her parents after an embarrassing evening out, a busty muscle car loving customer makes her intentions very clear, and a tin of potatoes in a dead man's house knocks Tommy for six.

"No, you're always doing that. I warmed me hands in the Marriott, I did not stoke the boiler."

HOLY GODIVA 5 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 9

SERIES TWO

(2007)
6 episodes
Series Score: 47
Episode Average: 7.83
Perfect 10's: 1

EPISODE 1

Originally broadcast: 23 August 2007
Directed by: John Henderson
Written by: Steve Coogan, Neil MacLennan

A neighbour complains about noise pollution on behalf of the residents' association, Tommy does a soundcheck for a Queen tribute band, and Raymond's introduced to a much tamer version of a former wild man.

"And, shamefully, I stole a live dolphin and used it as a bong, smoking through the blowhole. Puh, puh, puh, puh! Click, click, Puh!"

HOLY GODIVA 5 - ONION JACK 5
TOTAL: 10

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EPISODE 2

Originally broadcast: 30 August 2007
Directed by: John Henderson
Written by: Steve Coogan, Neil MacLennan

A suicidal man turns up on the roof of a pigeon-infested warehouse, Jonathan pops over with a a complaint about improper parking, and an attempt to play the Good Samaritan does little for Tommy's anger levels.

"Er, well, if the hairstyle's bigger than the head, it's '81 to '87. Blue eye shadow, leg warmers, same goes. Generally speaking, if the hair's less coiffured, it's earlier. But in all departments, if the chick looks like she's got a ferret on her lap, it's '70 to '76."

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8

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EPISODE 3

Originally broadcast: 6 September 2007
Directed by: John Henderson
Written by: Steve Coogan, Neil MacLennan

Raymond finds a collection of video tapes while clearing out the garage, Tommy attends a meeting about the eviction of a group of squatters, and Jonathan thinks nothing of taking a trimmer to Magz's bush.

"Oh, yeah, that's down your way, Tommy, babes. The council want a full inspection. Ooh, I wouldn't go in there, love. It breaks your heart to see them, those poor, smelly bastards!"

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 5
TOTAL: 9

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EPISODE 4

Originally broadcast: 13 September 2007
Directed by: John Henderson
Written by: Steve Coogan, Neil MacLennan

Penny faces a torrent of abuse for not knowing about Barnes Willis, a school caretaker shares what he knows about Julianne Moore's knickers, and Tommy's asked to talk at a school about his work in pest control.

"I'm not laughin', mate, I've got very sore buttocks. They need a damn good thrashing! Not... not... The kids!"

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8

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EPISODE 5

Originally broadcast: 20 September 2007
Directed by: John Henderson
Written by: Steve Coogan, Neil MacLennan

The residents' association complain about oil spots on the speed bump, Tommy chooses to represent himself in court for non-payment of fine, and Vicky explains why it's not a good idea to have a beard in prison.

"Well, you let me lick your bucket clean. We're talking about KFC."

HOLY GODIVA 3 - ONION JACK 3
TOTAL: 6

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EPISODE 6

Originally broadcast: 27 September 2007
Directed by: John Henderson
Written by: Steve Coogan, Neil MacLennan

A selection of t-shirts are deemed unsuitable for an art exhibition, Magz gets close to her instructor while on a residential hot yoga course, and Tommy goes to see Alistair when a fishing trip gets the better of him.

"Yeah, like, there's a motorway footbridge near us. They've painted over the graffiti on that. There used to be a lovely hairy cock and balls in it. But it's gone now. Yeah."

HOLY GODIVA 3 - ONION JACK 3
TOTAL: 6

TOMMY SAXONDALE

Played by Steve Coogan
13 Episodes (2006-2007)

ALISTAIR

Played by James Bachman
13 Episodes (2006-2007)

RAYMOND FAHY

Played by Rasmus Hardiker
13 Episodes (2006-2007)

MARGARET 'MAGZ' NITH

Played by Ruth Jones
13 Episodes (2006-2007)

VICKY

Played by Morwenna Banks
12 Episodes (2006-2007)

JONATHAN

Played by Darren Boyd
6 Episodes (2007)

PENNY

Played by Rosie Cavaliero
5 Episodes (2007)

KEANU REEVES

Played by Steve Coogan
3 Episodes (2006-2007)