Nathan Barley (2005– ) 7.8
After publishing a rant about 'idiots' - frantically hip, ignorant scenesters - Dan Ashcroft finds these same people embracing him as his idol and his nerves constantly tested by his biggest fan, moronic scene personality Nathan Barley. |
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Nicholas Burns | ... |
Nathan Barley
(7 episodes, 2005)
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| Julian Barratt | ... |
Dan Ashcroft
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| Claire Keelan | ... |
Claire Ashcroft
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| Richard Ayoade | ... |
Ned Smanks
(6 episodes, 2005)
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| Spencer Brown | ... |
Rufus Onslatt
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| Charlie Condou | ... |
Jonatton Yeah?
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| Rhys Thomas | ... |
Toby
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| Ben Whishaw | ... |
Pingu
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| Noel Fielding | ... |
Jones
(5 episodes, 2005)
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| Nina Sosanya | ... |
Sasha
(5 episodes, 2005)
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David Hoyle | ... |
Doug Rocket
(4 episodes, 2005)
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Joe Van Moyland | ... |
Mudd
(4 episodes, 2005)
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| Iddo Goldberg | ... |
15Peter20
(3 episodes, 2005)
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| Kevin Eldon | ... |
Nikolai the Barber
(2 episodes, 2005)
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| Frank Boyce | ... |
Paul Chipes
(2 episodes, 2005)
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| Benedict Cumberbatch | ... |
Robin
(2 episodes, 2005)
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Celia Meiras | ... |
Dajve Bikinus
(2 episodes, 2005)
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| Mathew Horne | ... |
Shop Assistant
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Franck Alba | ... |
Mandolin Man
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Montserrat Lombard | ... |
Monika
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Vincenzo Nicoli | ... |
Paolo
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Troll
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Dan Ashcroft, a bad-tempered and chaotic journalist working for hip magazine 'Sugar Ape', believes that he is surrounded by what he calls 'idiots': hedonistic scenesters who care about nothing but the latest trend. Nathan Barley is a prime example of this species, so logically he and his website 'trashbat.co.ck' are a hit with Dan's dim-witted workmates. No matter how much Dan tries to avoid him, Nathan keeps causing awkward situations for both Dan and his sister, earnest film-maker Claire. Can the rise of the idiot be stopped? Written by Cineastin
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11 February 2005 (UK) See more »Also Known As:
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Hairdresser: Sit.
Nathan Barley: Yeah, stout.
Hairdresser: What style?
Nathan Barley: Geek Pie.
Hairdresser: [impatiently hands him illustrating board] Draw.
Nathan Barley: [begins illustrating] It's kind of long here, yeah, but short here like its been done at random, but if you look closely, eh, you can see that it hasn't, 'cept you can't tell that... and it's got a few of these in it, yeah paint... lids.
[hands hairdresser small paint tins]
Nathan Barley: .
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In 15Peter20's exhibition, there is a photograph that appears to show political activist 'Mark Thomas VI' urinating through the letterbox of Number 10 Downing Street. See more »Quotes
Nathan Barley: [approaches hairdresser] Alright, my man!Hairdresser: Sit.
Nathan Barley: Yeah, stout.
Hairdresser: What style?
Nathan Barley: Geek Pie.
Hairdresser: [impatiently hands him illustrating board] Draw.
Nathan Barley: [begins illustrating] It's kind of long here, yeah, but short here like its been done at random, but if you look closely, eh, you can see that it hasn't, 'cept you can't tell that... and it's got a few of these in it, yeah paint... lids.
[hands hairdresser small paint tins]
Nathan Barley: .
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Before I watched this series on DVD, I was wondering why there were so many bad reviews by fans of Chris Morris. But now I kind of understood the reason why. Because the story is pretty much about Chris Morris himself; a caricature of what he has achieved and people who appreciate his comedy. Chris Morris's followers are all despised in there. The person who you believe is your 'Preacher Man' now tells you he is an 'Idiot'.....who could instantly appreciate such things? From 'On the Hour 'to 'Blue Jam', he had been making, topical , but more and more excessive humour to the point that no one can really laugh out loud. (Oh, please, is there anyone who's cracked up with the joke about a man who kept committing suicide?) Those jokes are just like Nathan's trashbat.co.ck and what his people find 'COOL'. By watching this sitcom, one could guess a bit about his inner thoughts when he received all those praises and admiration on his works. He might have been in a gridlock because how deviantly he went, no one said no to him and the way out was to ridicule himself in the exactly same way as he did previously. I think Nathan Barley is a natural step for a comic genius like Chris Morris. I really loved it. Glad to purchase this DVD.