Episode 2

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Synopsis

Beneath the veneer of po-faced respectability lies a wealth of great characters in Alexander Armstrong and Ben Miller's sketch show.

Divorced dad and his young son bond over a cup of tea, and the conversation turns to frank discussions about why Granny died - possibly something to do with an imperial gallon of Tia Maria. A pair of builders decide pretending to be Polish will give them an easier life at work; while a guest at a medieval feast just can't get into the swing of the merry-making thanks to a long list of food intolerances. Russian boss Dimitri and unsuspecting manager Tony snuggle up in front of an episode of Property Ladder; while a busy CEO's loyal aides keep him posted with up-to-the-minute news - Hitler didn't like his nose and crisp packets shrink in the oven. And there's more...

Credits

Actor

Alexander Armstrong

Actor

Ben Miller

Director

Dominic Brigstocke

Producer

Caroline Norris

Broadcasts

1. Fri 2 Nov 2007
   21:30
   BBC One (except Northern Ireland, Wales)
2. Fri 2 Nov 2007
   23:35
   BBC One (Wales only)
3. Sat 3 Nov 2007
   00:05
   BBC One (Northern Ireland only)
4. Tue 29 Jan 2008
   21:30
   BBC Four
5. Tue 1 Jul 2008
   22:00
   BBC Four
6. Fri 8 Aug 2008
   21:30
   BBC One (except Scotland)
7. Fri 8 Aug 2008
   22:35
   BBC One (Northern Ireland only)
8. Tue 12 May 2009
   22:55
   BBC Four