"Man Stroke Woman" (2005) TV series 2005-2007

Seasons:

1 | 2

Release Date:

20 November 2005 (UK)

Genre:

Comedy

Plot Keywords:

Relationship | Women

Cast

Amanda Abbington	...	Various (12 episodes, 2005-2007)
Ben Crompton	...	Various (12 episodes, 2005-2007)
Daisy Haggard	...	Various (12 episodes, 2005-2007)
Meredith MacNeill	...	Various (12 episodes, 2005-2007)
Nicholas Burns	...	Various (12 episodes, 2005-2007)
Nick Frost	...	Various (12 episodes, 2005-2007)

Series Directed by
Ric Cantor		(8 episodes, 2005-2007)

Series Writing credits
Stuart Kenworthy		(12 episodes, 2005-2007)
Ed Weeks		(8 episodes, 2005-2007)
Ash Atalla		(7 episodes, 2005-2007)
Robin French		(7 episodes, 2005-2007)
Laura Solon		(7 episodes, 2005-2007)
Kieron Quirke		(6 episodes, 2005-2007)
Peter Reynolds		(6 episodes, 2005)
Chris Thompson		(6 episodes, 2005)
Paul Doolan		(6 episodes, 2007)
Gary Howe		(5 episodes, 2005)
Steve Parry		(5 episodes, 2005)
Richard Preddy		(5 episodes, 2005)
Stan Stanley		(5 episodes, 2005)
David Tuck		(5 episodes, 2005)
Neil Edmond		(5 episodes, 2007)
Gil Brener		(4 episodes, 2005)
Phil Secretan		(4 episodes, 2005)
Dan Hine		(3 episodes, 2005)
Chris Sussman		(3 episodes, 2005)
Ric Cantor		(2 episodes, 2005)
Kevin Cecil		(2 episodes, 2005)
Matt Charman		(2 episodes, 2005)
Ali Crockatt		(2 episodes, 2005)
Ed Fidoe		(2 episodes, 2005)
David Scott		(2 episodes, 2005)
Jamie Glazebrook		(2 episodes, 2007)

Series Produced by
Ash Atalla	....	series producer (7 episodes, 2005-2007)
Richard Webb	....	producer (6 episodes, 2005)
Jamie Glazebrook	....	producer (6 episodes, 2007)

Series Cinematography by
Mike George		(12 episodes, 2005-2007)

Series Film Editing by
Charlie Fawcett		(6 episodes, 2005)

Series Casting by
Rachel Freck		(7 episodes, 2005-2007)

Series Production Design by
Rosy Thomas		(6 episodes, 2005)

Series Art Direction by
Melinda Styles		(6 episodes, 2005)

Series Costume Design by
Wiz Francis		(7 episodes, 2005-2007)

Series Makeup Department
Candice Banks	....	makeup artist (7 episodes, 2005-2007)
Jane Walker	....	makeup designer (7 episodes, 2005-2007)

Series Production Management
Suzanne Knight	....	production manager (7 episodes, 2005-2007)
Alex Lau	....	unit manager (6 episodes, 2005)

Series Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Jim Imber	....	first assistant director (12 episodes, 2005-2007)
Renay De Pear	....	third assistant director (7 episodes, 2005-2007)
Mark Turner	....	second assistant director (6 episodes, 2005)
Tom White	....	second assistant director (6 episodes, 2007)

Series Art Department
Mark Billingham	....	stand-by props (6 episodes, 2005)
Benjamin Brougham	....	props buyer (6 episodes, 2005)
Marc Everett	....	stand-by props (6 episodes, 2005)
Peter Fentem	....	props master (6 episodes, 2005)
Antony Hariades	....	stand-by props (6 episodes, 2005)
Sam Harley	....	stand-by props (6 episodes, 2005)

Series Sound Department
Mike Kent	....	boom operator (7 episodes, 2005-2007)
Crispin Larratt	....	sound recordist (7 episodes, 2005-2007)
Matt Stronge	....	dubbing mixer (6 episodes, 2007)
Simon Couzens	....	dubbing mixer (4 episodes, 2005)
Rob Butler-Biggs	....	dubbing mixer (2 episodes, 2005)

Series Special Effects by
Luke Drummond	....	digital special effects (3 episodes, 2007)

Series Camera and Electrical Department
Larry Park	....	lighting gaffer / gaffer (7 episodes, 2005-2007)
David Wright	....	second assistant camera / assistant camera (7 episodes, 2005-2007)
Moncho Aldamiz	....	camera assistant (6 episodes, 2005)
Paul Brown	....	electrician (6 episodes, 2005)
Kevin Day	....	electrician (6 episodes, 2005)
Colin Gallagher	....	electrician (6 episodes, 2005)
Jim Jolliffe	....	focus puller / second camera operator (6 episodes, 2005)
Pat Miller	....	rigging gaffer (6 episodes, 2005)
Matt Wicks	....	camera assistant (6 episodes, 2005)

Series Casting Department
Jane Anderson	....	casting assistant (6 episodes, 2005)

Series Costume and Wardrobe Department
Selina Wong	....	wardrobe supervisor (7 episodes, 2005-2007)
Margaret Miller	....	dresser (6 episodes, 2005)
Emily Wilson	....	wardrobe supervisor (6 episodes, 2005)

Series Editorial Department
Jim Hogan	....	colorist (7 episodes, 2005-2007)
Stefan Perry	....	colorist: titles (6 episodes, 2005)
Matt Roberts	....	on-line editor (5 episodes, 2005)

Series Other crew
Lois Drysdale	....	production accountant (7 episodes, 2005-2007)
Robin French	....	script editor (7 episodes, 2005-2007)
Beatrice Gay	....	head of production (7 episodes, 2005-2007)
Kendall Anderson	....	script supervisor (6 episodes, 2005)
Laura Boddington	....	producer asst (6 episodes, 2005)
Ric Cantor	....	titles (6 episodes, 2005)
Charlotte Cinalli	....	production coordinator (6 episodes, 2005)
Pete Deagle	....	production team (6 episodes, 2005)
Simon Laight	....	production team (6 episodes, 2005)
Jodi Moore	....	location manager (6 episodes, 2005)
Victoria Wadsworth	....	production team (6 episodes, 2005)

Production Companies

• British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
• Talkback

Distributors

• British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) (2005-) (UK) (TV) (original airing)
• Talpa (2006) (Netherlands) (TV)

Special Effects

• Artem

Runtime:

UK:30 min

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Certification:

Australia:M

Company:

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Movie Connections:

Followed by Man Stroke Woman (2008) (TV)

Best sketch show in a long time

The great thing about this sketch show is that it does what a sketch show should do; focus on one aspect of life and develop it into comedy! The format of a sketch show has been done so many times in the past 30 years that it really doesn't mean anything anymore. But Man Stoke Woman is about adults in there 30s and the relationships between men and women. There is no catchphrases, no silly costumes (well perhaps one small one worn by Nick Frost) and together with a fresh cast and good scrips, the show is by far the best of the 'new comedy' to air on BBC3 in the past few years. I think the people who don't find this funny are the types who focus on repetition, although nothing really wrong with the 'Little Britain' formula, it does get tired easily and the writers get lazy. The great thing about this show, is that you don't know what to expect. Nick Frost is probably the best known out of them all, and he shines along with the rest of the cast. I really wish they'd do more together as they work off each other so well. Here's hoping that they'll be more. Although I doubt there will be. Shame. Can't wait for series 2 DVD release.