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People Like Us (1999)

September. 20,1999

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People Like Us

People Like Us was a British radio and TV comedy programme, a spoof on-location documentary written by John Morton, and starring Chris Langham as Roy Mallard, an inept interviewer. Originally a radio show for BBC Radio 4 in three series from 1995 to 1997, it was made into a television series for BBC Two that aired from September 1999 to June 2000.

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People Like Us

1999

Seasons & Episode

Seasons 2 : 2001

6 Episode

Episode 1 - The Vicar

May. 20,2001

Andrew Treverton is the vicar of St John the Baptist church in Thame, Oxfordshire and he has a busy day ahead of him. Not only does he have to bless the home of a newly-married couple and deal with Roy, but he really must learn to play 'Stairway to heaven' on the church organ.

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Episode 2 - The Mother

May. 27,2001

Jenny Gardner is a new mum. As well as dealing with her new son, her return to work and a badly over-loaded washing machine, she must also deal with Roy, who really doesn't like needles, but has a fondness for a small squeaky toy.

Episode 3 - The Journalist

June. 03,2001

Tony Gerrier is the editor of the Ashton Gazette. Whilst he's full of regret about life as the editor of a local newspaper, young journalist Helen Meredith is full of enthusiasm to break a big story about the Mayor. She's less enthusiastic about stories concerning stolen wheelie bins and guinea pigs.

Episode 4 - The Actor

June. 10,2001

Roy is following young actor Rob Harker as he auditions for parts and records a voice-over, which leads to a rather embarrassing moment when a microphone is left on.

Episode 5 - The Bank Manager

June. 17,2001

Roy is at the Swindon branch of the First Nat Standard bank. Alan the manager has seen it all in the banking trade and is suitably unmoved by the changes in the industry. His bossy and ambitious assistant Elaine wants his job. Tom, a cashier doesn't want Alan's job, in fact, he doesn't even want his own job.

Episode 6 - The Airline Pilot

June. 24,2001

After a quick lesson on how aeroplanes fly, Roy boards a flight between London and Paris with Captain Paul Connors. Roy isn't too keen on flying, unfortunately, this only becomes apparent once the plane has taken off.

Seasons 1 : 1999

6 Episode