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Fresh Meat

  • TV Series
  • 2011–2016
  • TV-MA
  • 50m
IMDb RATING
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Zawe Ashton, Charlotte Ritchie, Kimberley Nixon, Greg McHugh, Joe Thomas, and Jack Whitehall in Fresh Meat (2011)
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SitcomComedyDrama

A comedy that follows a group of six students about to embark on the most exciting period of their lives so far, university.A comedy that follows a group of six students about to embark on the most exciting period of their lives so far, university.A comedy that follows a group of six students about to embark on the most exciting period of their lives so far, university.

  • Creators
    • Jesse Armstrong
    • Sam Bain
  • Stars
    • Zawe Ashton
    • Greg McHugh
    • Kimberley Nixon
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.8/10
    20K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    2,186
    137
    • Creators
      • Jesse Armstrong
      • Sam Bain
    • Stars
      • Zawe Ashton
      • Greg McHugh
      • Kimberley Nixon
    • 42User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 3 BAFTA Awards
      • 4 wins & 19 nominations total

    Episodes30

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    Zawe Ashton
    Zawe Ashton
    • Violet 'Vod' Nordstrom
    • 2011–2016
    Greg McHugh
    Greg McHugh
    • Howard McGregor
    • 2011–2016
    Kimberley Nixon
    Kimberley Nixon
    • Josie Jones
    • 2011–2016
    Charlotte Ritchie
    Charlotte Ritchie
    • Melissa 'Oregon' Shawcross
    • 2011–2016
    Joe Thomas
    Joe Thomas
    • Kingsley Owen
    • 2011–2016
    Jack Whitehall
    Jack Whitehall
    • Jonathan 'J.P.' Pembersley
    • 2011–2016
    Tony Gardner
    Tony Gardner
    • Tony Shales…
    • 2011–2016
    Jelka van Houten
    Jelka van Houten
    • Sabine
    • 2012–2016
    Sophie Wu
    Sophie Wu
    • Heather
    • 2012–2013
    Faye Marsay
    Faye Marsay
    • Candice Pelling
    • 2013
    Hannah Britland
    Hannah Britland
    • Sam
    • 2013
    Jack Fox
    Jack Fox
    • Ralph
    • 2011–2013
    Robert Webb
    Robert Webb
    • Dan
    • 2011–2012
    Ayda Field
    Ayda Field
    • Rosa
    • 2016
    Sara Stewart
    Sara Stewart
    • Professor Jean Shales
    • 2011–2012
    Adam Gillen
    Adam Gillen
    • Brian
    • 2011
    James Musgrave
    • Toby
    • 2011–2012
    Ronan Raftery
    Ronan Raftery
    • Dylan Shales
    • 2012
    • Creators
      • Jesse Armstrong
      • Sam Bain
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    8dominicanderson1982-394-706587

    good show

    I think that this is a really good show and don't understand the bad reviews. I think that they are all good, funny characters and also it's not full of horrible violence and toilet humour that you get in a lot of shows these days. I especially like Jack Whitehall's character -J.P.. Even though I can't stand his stand up. The other actors are suited to there parts and I quite like the mix of odd personalities. Another character I like is Prof. Shales. I'm happy a 2nd series is coming out as it makes a change from all the tripe on t.v. I think everyone should watch this show as it is quite good and contains good characters and story lines.
    Quoid

    One of the best shows on TV right now

    This show is fantastic through and through. I was really pleased when BBC decided to air it in the states and so glad I stumbled across it.

    Like many, Joe Thomas drew me to this show. Liked him in the inbetweeners and figured I would in this and I was certainly correct.

    This show hits it on the head on every single level. Firstly the production value is super high in this show. The music/audio is great; awesome theme song and equally good incidental music throughout the episodes. The cinematography set and production design is also superb. Long story short; phenomenal production.

    This leads us to the actors. Once again, freakin amazing. I was worried Joe Thomas would play the same role as he did in the inbetweeners but the character is unique enough to realize it is not a clone of his old character. He is quite funny in this.

    The other actors in the show also do an incredible job. Kimberley Nixon is my new favorite actress. She absolutely kills it in the series (as does her co stars). I really can't speak highly enough about the acting in the show, just give it a watch and see.

    The writing is also amazing. Even though I'm an American I can recall so many similar personalities from my time in college here in the states. The posh rich guy, the eccentric girl who dresses completely over the top (Oregon) and the reclusive nerdy guy (mr. Howard maccullum) to name a few.

    So in closing I will say that this show is absolutely brilliant in every level. As an American writing this I think I am proof positive it has much international appeal. It is one of the best shows on TV right now and in my opinion the best damn comedy I've seen in years.

    It's like a lunar eclipse. Every few years or so everything lines up to create this remarkable event. That event is Fresh Meat.
    9sarah-palmer-au

    Thoroughly Enjoyable and Funny!!!

    I warmed to this show immediately. As one of the previous reviewers stated the current comedy show climate is becoming somewhat stagnate. I must admit I am little bit hesitant of getting too attached to this show in fear of it being cancelled. It is not because the content isn't there, it really is well written with some great characters. It's extremely quirky and enjoyable, but again as the previous reviewer stated it is a slow burner. I'm not sure of the audience base in the UK but being from Australia the exposure for this show as far as I have found has been non existent. I truly can't recommend it enough and think that anyone who enjoys watching skins and the Inbetweeners will not be disappointed as it feels like the result of a mash up of the two somewhat. I will watch it for as long as it is around and only hope that it has a steady run!! Give it a go!
    10brooksshows

    Very enjoyable show

    I am a big fan of Peep Show, The Inbetweeners and other British comedies as well as shows like Trailer Park Boys and Arrested Development. I also tend to like college/high school drama/comedy, so it comes as no surprise I really did enjoy this program.

    Being American, I admit that it took me a while to adjust to the accents and I still have to rewind some parts to see if I can figure out what they said, many of the jokes go over my head because they are referring to culture across the pond. There is also a certain annoyance factor with regard to several of the more 'hipster' characters and the self-centered younger generation in general. I am probably a bit older than the typical demographic who like this show, therefore I try not to be too judgmental.

    The thing I like most about the show are the diversity of characters. The six main characters are all completely different. It is through their sometimes awkward interactions the humor abounds. Then there are the consequences of the choices made by young freshmen in college. Add to the formula, the way the show mixes drama with the comedy to keep it from ever becoming too sappy and goofy. It's the perfect blend of both, with some very cool music replacing your father's laugh track in traditional sitcoms.

    The humor can sometimes be dark, subtle, or downright lurking in the bushes outside like an intruder in the night. Sometimes it hits you in the face like a Three Stooges skit and other times it challenges the mind with sophisticated rapid-fire precision.

    I really enjoyed the first three seasons and I am looking forward to a fourth and final season which is currently in production. I am happy they gave them one more go. All I can say is, I am so glad I came to the party late and could binge watch all the episodes in a few days... I would have hated to wait week after week for a scant 6 episodes a year.
    7Headturner1

    Love

    Zawe ashton! She makes the show. Like others as well. Took me a while to watch. I still have like 4 episodes to go. Love these college shows/ high school. We need more of them!

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    • Trivia
      During the egg throwing scene with Oregon, played by Charlotte Ritchie, Sam Benjamin had such an accurate throw, he broke the cardboard prop check Ritchie was holding after just a couple of takes.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Wright Stuff: Episode #16.25 (2011)
    • Soundtracks
      Andalusia
      Written by Miguel Moreno

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    • Release date
      • September 20, 2011 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Свеже месо
    • Filming locations
      • Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, UK(location and setting)
    • Production companies
      • Lime Pictures
      • Objective Productions
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    • Runtime
      50 minutes
    • Color
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    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD
      • HDTV 1080i

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