''World of Pub'' is a

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and

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sitcom, set in a

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in the East End of London, written by

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, directed by

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and produced by Jane Berthoud. The radio version had two series on

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, between 4 March 1998 and 28 January 1999, both lasting four episodes. The series one episodes last 15 minutes, whereas series two had episodes lasting 30 minutes. The TV series ran for six episodes, lasting 30 minutes, between 24 June and 29 July 2001 on BBC Two.

Plot

Each episode was set in an unsuccessful pub in London's East End. At the end of each episode, a disaster, visit from royalty, angry mob etc. destroys the pub. The pub is run by brothers, the nervous Barry and the idiotic Garry. The only regulars of the pub are Bob and Dodgy Phil. Every episode revolves around one of Dodgy Phil's plans to improve the pub, a plan which Barry always has doubts about. The doubts are often confirmed due to the pub's destruction at the end of every episode. One of the running jokes in the series is that, as the pub is next to a zoo, unusual animals are often found inside it. The plot often follows the same formula; The pub is destroyed or needs rebuilding, and Dodgy Phil produces a scheme to re-launch the pub, which Barry disputes. Dodgy Phil telephones a friend, such as 'Mock Tudor Mick' or 'Logistical Nightmare Len', who arrives immediately to rebuild the pub, together with a set of characters represented by sound effects, and often

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. The work is then finished in a short sound effect (often to the sound of Je ne regrette rien). The plan is flawed, and the pub is destroyed or closed down at the end of each episode.

Cast

The only member of the cast to appear in all of the episodes is

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, who plays Barry. Garry is played by

Peter Serafinowicz Peter Szymon Serafinowicz ( ; born 10 July 1972) is an English actor, comedian, director and screenwriter, best known for his roles as the title character in the 2016 live-action series of '' The Tick'', Pete in ''Shaun of the Dead'' (2004) an ...

in the first radio series, but by Alistair McGowan in series two. Serafinowicz returned as Garry in the television series. Dodgy Phil is played by John Thomson in the radio series, but by

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in the TV series.

Guest appearances

The television version had some noticeable guest appearances. In the episodes ''Queen'', cockney singers Chas and Dave make an appearance. In the episode ''Ladies'', feminist

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makes an appearance, where she sings " Stand by Your Man".

Episodes

Radio

Television

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