''The Rebel'' is a 2016 British comedy series on

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starring

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in the title role.The Rebel – Gold Sitcom – British Comedy Guide
/ref> The show is based on "The Rebel" cartoon strip in ''

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'' magazine by Andrew Birch. It began airing in June 2016. In total, 9 episodes have aired as of May 2018. The cast includes

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, Bill Paterson and

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Plot

The show follows 70 year old Henry Palmer, a widowed resident of

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who is an anarchic, anti-establishment pensioner.

Cast

Main cast

as Henry Palmer, a pensioner * Bill Paterson as Charles, a former hippie *

as Margaret, a charity shop worker *

Anna Crilly Anna Crilly is an English actress and comedian. Education Crilly was educated at Kent College, Pembury and attended Middlesex University, where she studied performing arts. Career She was a finalist in the "So You Think You're Funny" competiti ...

as Cath, Henry's daughter *

as Jeremy, the husband of Cath *

Vivian Oparah Vivian Nneka O. Oparah (born 30 December 1996) is a British actress and musician. She is known for her work in theatre, earning an Off West End Award nomination, and her roles in the BBC Three ''Doctor Who'' spin-off ''Class'' (2016) and the film ...

as Amaya (series two)

Recurring cast

*Philip Cumbus as PC Burns

Other Cast

*Rob Horrocks as Posh Waiter

Background

The Rebel is based on Andrew Birch's cartoon strip for ''

.''

Vadim Jean Vadim Jean (born Bristol, 9 December 1963)"Zip up your Rhino suit"
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is the director of the series. In July 2017 it was announced that ''The Rebel'' was renewed for a second series. Bill Paterson,

and

reprised their roles.

Episodes

Series 1

Series 2

References

External links

Comedy.co.uk profile
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