Series cast summary: | |||
Dan Clark | ... | Don Danbury 21 episodes, 2007-2011 | |
David Armand | ... | Eddie Singh 20 episodes, 2008-2011 | |
Leila Hoffman | ... | Mrs. Treacher 19 episodes, 2008-2011 | |
Laura Haddock | ... | Samantha 14 episodes, 2009-2011 | |
Don Danbury who slobs around, doesn't take his job seriously and making awkward situations has inherited a house from his late grandmother which she left in debt along with her carer, Eddie Singh who just stays there assisting Don (Free of charge). Therefore to repay the debt, Don must live and rent it to one female lodger, who he tries to find ways to fall in love with. Later another female rents out. A lot of awkward situations happen later on!
I came across this series by chance in the local library and was very pleasantly surprised. It is a great new take on a sitcom. Lacks much of the typically staid and predictable drama of so many comedies. Also, what happens is mostly believable and not totally outlandish.
There is some really original content, but what makes it is the delivery by the main character "Don". Also, there is no canned audience laughter which definitely improves the watch-ability.
I would liken it to "Men Behaving Badly", but it's perhaps a bit less laddish and slightly more sophisticated. If you enjoy that you will probably love "How Not to...."
I look forward to getting series 2 & 3 - I hope it can maintain its fresh originality.