Episodes (2011– )

British writer-producers Beverly and Sean Lincoln (Tamsin Greig and Stephen Mangan), have a wonderful marriage and a hit TV series to their credit. Things couldn't be better. Until Merc ... See full summary »

Creators:

David Crane, Jeffrey Klarik

Stars:

Matt LeBlanc, Tamsin Greig, Stephen Mangan

Won 1 Golden Globe. Another 10 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Matt LeBlanc	...	Matt LeBlanc (25 episodes, 2011-2014)
Tamsin Greig	...	Beverly Lincoln (25 episodes, 2011-2014)
Stephen Mangan	...	Sean Lincoln (25 episodes, 2011-2014)
John Pankow	...	Merc Lapidus (15 episodes, 2011-2012)
Kathleen Rose Perkins	...	Carol Rance (15 episodes, 2011-2012)
Mircea Monroe	...	Morning Randolph (14 episodes, 2011-2012)

Storyline

British writer-producers Beverly and Sean Lincoln (Tamsin Greig and Stephen Mangan), have a wonderful marriage and a hit TV series to their credit. Things couldn't be better. Until Merc Lapidus (John Pankow), a Hollywood network executive, gushes over their series at a gala. Merc is certain that a remake of the show will go over well with an American audience. After making the Lincolns a lucrative offer, they pack up and ship out to the States. It doesn't take long for them to figure out that Hollywood is a place where deals are made and broken in the same breath. They soon find themselves holding on tight as creative control of their show starts to slip away from their hands. Merc ultimately dismisses the original star, an elder, distinguished, gentleman, for 'Friends' actor 'Matt LeBlanc' , a charming, yet manipulative beast, with a grocery list of demands. Hollywood is not what the Lincolns had in mind, but Sean believes he can swim with the sharks. As for Beverly, she'd rather go ...

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Taglines:

Who needs friends

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Genres:

Comedy

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Certificate:

TV-MA

Details

Country:

USA UK

Language:

English

Also Known As:

Episoade

Company Credits

Production Co:

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), Hat Trick Productions, Showtime Entertainment Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min 30 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The first season was filmed entirely on location in London (UK) for Los Angeles. In fact, Matt LeBlanc's beachfront 'Malibu' house is located in North London's Mill Hill district. Camden Town (London) doubles for Las Vegas. A Pinewood Studio car park was used to replicate a Burbank Airport scene.

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Connections

Featured in The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #20.168 (2012)

User Reviews

Good start and I look forward to the next episode.

I was not sure what sort of comedy this was going to be. I have only just seen the first episode and as it turns out it is a little dark, uncomfortable, subtle, at times quirky and pokes fun. I found it amusing, with moments that made me laugh out loud. Some of the characters (particularly the 'Head of Comedy') are well cast and very funny.

There is no canned laughter, the pace is not breakneck, it doesn't feel like the script has been re-written and re-written until people laugh and jokes and gags are not shouted loudly so you cant miss them. This is not spoon-fed comedy TV.

It is very British in style and therefore I suspect it will not be a hit with an American audience. I am, however, looking forward to the next episode.