8.2/10
3,217
19 user 5 critic

Nathan Barley 

TV-PG | | Comedy | TV Series (2005)
Episode Guide
7 episodes
Nathan Barley Poster
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.

Stars:

, , | See full cast & crew »
Reviews
Popularity
3,843 ( 1,511)

Episodes

Seasons

Years


1   Unknown  
2005  

Photos

See all 8 photos »
Learn more

People who liked this also liked... 













◄ Prev 6 Next 6 ►

Next »
Jam (2000)
Comedy
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.4/10 X  

A surreal, ambient mix of bleak comedy sketches.

Stars: Christopher Morris, Amelia Bullmore, David Cann
Next »
Brass Eye (1997–2001)
Comedy
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.6/10 X  

Controversal spoof of current affairs television, and the role of celebrity in the UK.

Stars: Christopher Morris, Mark Heap, Kevin Eldon
Next »
The Day Today (TV Series 1994)
Comedy
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.6/10 X  

A spoof of the British style of news broadcasting - including ridiculous stories, patronising vox pops, offensively hard-hitting research and a sports presenter clearly struggling for metaphors.

Stars: Christopher Morris, Steve Coogan, Patrick Marber
Next »
Garth Marenghi's Darkplace (TV Series 2004)
Comedy | Fantasy
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.5/10 X  

This parody series is an unearthed 80s horror/drama, complete with poor production values, awful dialogue and hilarious violence. The series is set in a Hospital in Romford, which is situated over the gates of Hell.

Stars: Richard Ayoade, Matt Berry, Matthew Holness
Next »
Screenwipe (2006–2009)
Documentary | Comedy
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.7/10 X  

Satirical TV show critique.

Stars: Charlie Brooker, Al Campbell, David Firth
Next »
Newswipe (2009–2010)
Documentary | Comedy
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.5/10 X  

Hosted and written by Charlie Brooker, this sardonic series follows and critiques both current news stories and the way television portrays them.

Stars: Charlie Brooker, Tim Key, Doug Stanhope
Next »
Big Train (1998–2002)
Comedy
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.9/10 X  

A British sketch comedy show where people in ordinary situations suddenly find themselves in absurd situations.

Stars: Kevin Eldon, Mark Heap, Simon Pegg
Next »
Man to Man with Dean Learner (TV Series 2006)
Comedy | Talk-Show
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.7/10 X  

Live from his luxury apartment in London's glittering East End, Dean Learner (Club owner, Celebrity Manager, Entrepreneur and Publisher of high-class gentleman's magazines) invites you to meet some of his closest friends, Man to Man.

Stars: Richard Ayoade, Matthew Holness, Satu Suominen
Next »
How TV Ruined Your Life (2011)
Documentary | Comedy
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.4/10 X  

A comedic documentary series in which Charlie Brooker uses a mix of sketches and jaw-dropping archive footage to explore the gulf between real life and television.

Stars: Charlie Brooker, Liz May Brice, Kevin Eldon
Next »
Charlie Brooker's Weekly Wipe (TV Series 2013)
Comedy
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.5/10 X  

Charlie Brooker Highlights The Weeks News In A Comic Fashion.

Stars: Charlie Brooker, Diane Morgan, Al Campbell
Next »
The Mighty Boosh (2003–2007)
Comedy | Fantasy | Musical
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.4/10 X  

Vince Noir and Howard Moon have surreal adventures while working at a Zoo run by the deranged Bob Fossil (in series 1) and pursuing a career as musicians and living with the mystic Naboo ... See full summary »

Stars: Julian Barratt, Noel Fielding, Michael Fielding
Next »
Dead Set (2008)
Comedy | Drama | Horror
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.8/10 X  

During a fictional series of Big Brother, a zombie outbreak occurs, but the house-mates are unaware of the impending doom outside of the Big Brother House.

Stars: Jaime Winstone, Liz May Brice, Beth Cordingly
Edit

Cast

Series cast summary:
...  Nathan Barley 7 episodes, 2005
...  Dan Ashcroft 7 episodes, 2005
...  Claire Ashcroft 7 episodes, 2005
...  Rufus Onslatt / ... 7 episodes, 2005
...  Ned Smanks 6 episodes, 2005
...  Jonatton Yeah? 6 episodes, 2005
...  Toby 6 episodes, 2005
...  Pingu 6 episodes, 2005
...  Jones 5 episodes, 2005
...  Sasha 5 episodes, 2005
...  Doug Rocket 4 episodes, 2005
Joe Van Moyland ...  Mudd 4 episodes, 2005
...  15Peter20 3 episodes, 2005
...  Nikolai the Barber 2 episodes, 2005
Frank Boyce ...  Paul Chipes 2 episodes, 2005
...  Robin 2 episodes, 2005
Celia Meiras ...  Dajve Bikinus 2 episodes, 2005
...  Shop Assistant 2 episodes, 2005
Franck Alba ...  Mandolin Man 2 episodes, 2005
...  Monika 2 episodes, 2005
...  Troll 2 episodes, 2005
...  Paolo 2 episodes, 2005
See full cast »
Edit

Storyline

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

Plot Summary | Add Synopsis

Genres:

Comedy

Certificate:

TV-PG | See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

 »
Edit

Details

Official Sites:

Talkback Productions Limited [UK]

Country:

Language:

Release Date:

11 February 2005 (UK)  »

Also Known As:

Box of Slice  »

Company Credits

Production Co:

 »
Show more on  »

Technical Specs

Runtime:

(6 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Color:

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1
See  »
Edit

Did You Know?

Trivia

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: [narating for his online video blog] This is the Promo party for the launch of Sugar Ape's "Vice Issue". "The Bat" was down here for boobs, tubes and pubes. This is Nathan Barley for "Trashbat".
[introduces]
Nathan Barley: Ned Smanks, Rufus Onslatt: Sugar Ape Crew! So what's the fuckin' contact?
Rufus Onslatt: Well right yeah. Well the idea, yeah, was to make it look like these models are being molested in a magazine office.
Ned Smanks: When actually that's not what was *really* happening.
Rufus Onslatt: Yeah, only coz' they were all in on it, yeah, it...
[...]
See more »

Connections

Spun-off from TV Go Home (2001) See more »

Frequently Asked Questions

This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.

User Reviews

Extremely Amusing!
6 December 2005 | by – See all my reviews

Opinions are mixed about Nathan Barley - suffice to say, if you expect Chris Morris and Charlie Brooker to re-hash their earlier work and be satisfied then you've misunderstood their ethos (wheras I'm guessing at it - but at least I'm making an effort!!)

It's not Brasseye or TV Go Home, and why would it be? They're done, they exist and we can watch/read them.

The target for their humour might be narrow, but it works from a city-dweller perspective - and as I recall from my youth, there's always stupid trend-focused fools in villages too!

I loved it - you might? But it's not Jam or Brasseye, or TV Go Home or Charlie's Guardian columns (although I *would* like to see Charlie getting proper spleen-venting exposure!).
7 of 11 people found this review helpful.  Was this review helpful to you? | Report this
Review this title | See all 19 user reviews »
Getting Started | Contributor Zone »

Contribute to This Page

Rent or Buy Popular Movies With Prime Video

Explore popular movies available to rent or buy on Prime Video.

Visit Prime Video to explore more titles