Ideal (2005–2011)

Stars:

Johnny Vegas, Graham Duff, Nicola Reynolds

Cast

Series cast summary:
Johnny Vegas	...	Moz (54 episodes, 2005-2011)
Graham Duff	...	Brian (50 episodes, 2005-2011)
Nicola Reynolds	...	Nicki (48 episodes, 2005-2011)
Tom Goodman-Hill	...	PC (46 episodes, 2005-2011)
Ryan Pope	...	Psycho Paul (44 episodes, 2005-2011)
David Sant	...	Cartoon Head (43 episodes, 2005-2011)
Ben Crompton	...	Colin (39 episodes, 2005-2011)
Joanna Neary	...	Judith (38 episodes, 2006-2011)
Seymour Leon Mace	...	Steve (38 episodes, 2005-2010)
Sinead Matthews	...	Jenny (36 episodes, 2005-2011)
Alfie Joey	...	Derrick (25 episodes, 2005-2011)
Haruka Kuroda	...	Yasuko (25 episodes, 2005-2011)
Hanne Steen	...	Carmel (24 episodes, 2006-2011)
Andrew Lee Potts	...	Lee (23 episodes, 2005-2011)
Mick Miller	...	Keith (22 episodes, 2008-2011)

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

hitman | drug dealer | oddball | misfits | party | 

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Genres:

Comedy

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Details

Official Sites:

BBC [uk]

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

11 January 2005 (UK)

Also Known As:

Az ideál

Filming Locations:

Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

BBC Comedy-North, Baby Cow Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min 30 min (9 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

It is set in Salford, Greater Manchester, chosen because creator Graham Duff was familiar with the area having done many stand-up gigs there during his youth.

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Goofs

When Moz wakes up after his dream about Judith, he is not wearing a shirt. When he gets out of bed to go to the toilet, he is wearing a shirt and boxers.

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Connections

Featured in Sounds Ideal (2009)

User Reviews

4 Superb Series's Of Genius Writing and acting - brilliantly cast & played!

Superb comedy focusing on the goings on in the life of bong bashing cannabis dealer, Moz and his girlfriend Niki. It focuses on the day to day interaction they have with various people from all walks of life who visit their flat to score weed. All 4 series's promise equally standard by way of strong character dialogue and are accompanied by a superbly chosen, very fitting and often eerie choice of music.

Each new cleverly written episode and series alike see's the relationships between characters strengthen and realistically move forward in relation to their experiences and how it has affected them. It introduces a few new characters and looses a few along the way but its always accurately timed when character intro's and exit's occur.

It certainly throws in a few shock moments when you will find yourself saying 'I really didn't expect that to happen' and although consistently chilled in its overall delivery style, you quickly learn not to allow yourself to be lulled into a false sense of security as you never know what might just happen next and it may very well unexpectedly stun or shock you.

Ideal is a gritty, down to earth, brilliantly thought out, well researched and totally unique concept for a comedy series. With its quick wit and originality, the viewer may find they experience many emotions as each episode twists and turns offering no assurance of a traditional or predictable conclusion. Each series of ideal is equally as strong as the last and you'll find that they flow beautifully on from one another.

There will be characters you recognise in people you know, some that you will probably identify with and the ones that you perhaps don't, you'll definitely want to get to know more about...and you do!!

I'm confident that you wont find any other modern day comedy offering such utter brilliance! Ideal is pure comedy GENIUS!