''Rescue Me'' is a

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television series produced by

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and broadcast on

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in 2002. It was created, and principally written, by David Nicholls and stars

Sally Phillips Sally Elizabeth Phillips (born 10 May 1970) is an English actress, television presenter, and comedian. She co-created and was one of the writers of the sketch comedy show ''Smack the Pony''. She is also known for her roles in '' Miranda'' as Ti ...

as Katie Nash, a woman who is recovering from a divorce while at the same time writing relationship

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for ''Eden'', the women's magazine she works on. The series was filmed from November to December 2001. It ran for six episodes, averaging 3.4 million viewers and a 15% audience share in its Sunday night timeslot. The low ratings meant it was not recommissioned for a second series, leaving an unresolved cliffhanger. Nicholls had written four episodes of the unmade second series before discovering ''Rescue Me'' had been cancelled. As a result, he took a break from screenwriting to concentrate on his

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'' Starter for Ten''. A

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of " Rescue Me", performed by Oliver Darley, is the series theme tune.

Cast

as Katie Nash, a feature writer on a magazine. * Stewart Wright as Eddie Chisholm, the sub-editor who is Katie's shoulder to cry on. *

Oliver Chris Oliver Graham Chris (born 2 November 1978) is an English actor. He has appeared in television series, TV films and on the stage. His work has included theatrical productions in London's West End theatre, West End and Broadway theatre, Broadway in ...

as Luke Chatwin, the humorous photographer. *

James Lance James Frederick Grenville Lance (born 29 September 1974) is an English actor, best known for his appearances in a number of British comedy series and the British-American comedy series '' Ted Lasso'' for which he was nominated for a Primetime ...

as Guy, the magazine art director. *

Eliza Bennett Eliza Bennett (born 17 March 1992) is an English actress and singer. Her most notable roles have been those of Meggie Folchart in the film ''Inkheart'', Tora in the film ''Nanny McPhee'', Susan in '' From Time to Time'' and Holly Manson in the ...

as Natasha Bell, the deputy editor. *

Vincent Regan Vincent Regan (born 16 May 1965) is a British film and television actor, best known for his roles in ''300'', ''Troy'', ''Unleashed'', '' Clash of the Titans'' and ''Lockout''. Early life Regan was born on 16 May 1965 in Swansea, Glamorgan, Wal ...

as Matthew Nash, Katie's husband. *

Sasha Behar Sasha Behar (born 25 September 1971) is an English actress, known for portraying the role of Maya Sharma in the ITV soap opera '' Coronation Street''. Career Behar portrayed the character of villain Maya Sharma in the ITV soap opera '' Coro ...

as Emma Peters, the editor. *

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as Melanie Woods, Emma's PA.

Episodes

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Rescue Me (British TV series) 2000s British comedy-drama television series 2000s British romantic comedy television series 2002 British television series debuts 2002 British television series endings BBC television dramas Works by David Nicholls Television series by Endemol