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Series overview

Episodes

Series 1 (2007)

Series 2 (2009)

Series 3 (2011–2012)

References

External links

*{{Channel4.com, programmes/comedy-showcase
British Sitcom Guide
2000s British comedy television series 2010s British comedy television series 2007 British television series debuts 2012 British television series endings Channel 4 sitcoms Television pilot seasons Television series by Big Talk Productions Television series by ITV Studios English-language television shows