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| Martin Freeman | ... |
Mike
(12 episodes, 2003-2004)
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| Peter Serafinowicz | ... |
Kenny
(12 episodes, 2003-2004)
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Ken Morley | ... |
Rex
(12 episodes, 2003-2004)
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Susan Earl | ... |
Anne
(12 episodes, 2003-2004)
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| Ryan Cartwright | ... |
Steve
(12 episodes, 2003-2004)
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| Ella Kenion | ... |
Julie
(12 episodes, 2003-2004)
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... if you're Martin Freeman, to a hardware shop. The subtle genius of "The Office", the programme for which Freeman is best known, is in a different league to "Hardware", which is a traditional sitcom with canned laughter, contrived "comedy" situations, etc.
However, "Hardware" isn't too bad - it has a better cast than most sitcoms, some funny lines and at least tries to have some original storylines... unfortunately Freeman's character is another cynical, embittered employee (as in "The Office") - it would be nice to see him do something a bit different as he is probably a very talented guy.