Series synopsis
Vicious is a British comedy television series that premiered on ITV1 on April 29, 2013. It ended on July 6, 2015. It was created by Mark Ravenhill. It stars Ian McKellen, Derek Jacobi, Frances de la Tour and Iwan Rheon.
Freddie and Stuart are an old couple who have been together for decades and bicker constantly. Their lives are turned upside down by their new upstairs neighbor Ash, who is sure to cause trouble in their mundane lives.
Premise
Freddie and Stuart are an old couple who have been together for decades and bicker constantly. Their lives are turned upside down by their new upstairs neighbor Ash, who is sure to cause trouble in their mundane lives.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Ian McKellen as Freddie Thornhill
- Derek Jacobi as Stuart Bixby
- Frances de la Tour as Violet Crosby
- Iwan Rheon as Ash Weston
- Marcia Warren as Penelope
- Philip Voss as Mason Thornhill
Guest cast
- Christopher Villiers as Gerald Wilkinson
- Jonathan Readwin as Mr Allison
- Sam Swann as Rob
- Joshua Miles as Tom
- Aysha Kala as Emma
- Georgina Beedle as Sarah
- Bohdan Poraj as Man in Club
- Stephen Hoo as Man in Club
- Alexandra Roach as Chloe
- Hazel Douglas as Mildred Bixby
- Celia Imrie as Lillian Haverfield-Wickham
- Georgia King as Jess Foster
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 15 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 3 | December 27, 2013 | December 16, 2016 |
| Season 1 | 6 | April 29, 2013 | June 10, 2013 |
| Season 2 | 6 | June 1, 2015 | July 6, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Christmas Special Freddie and Stuart are throwing a Christmas Day celebration for their friends with a little help from their young neighbour; with Ash cooking dinner and Stuart organizing the games, everyone seems set for a fun time. |
December 27, 2013 |
| 2 |
Finale: A Year The series finale charts a year in the life of Freddie and Stuart, who enjoy their inheritance and a birthday. Violet, meanwhile, moves on from her divorce; and Ash has big news. |
December 16, 2016 |
| 3 |
Interview with Ian and Derek A short interview with Ian McKellen and Derek Jacobi about working together on the series. |
August 24, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Wake Freddie and Stuart are hosting a wake to mark the passing of an old friend. As they are joined by their small circle of elderly chums, the couple manage to create a toe-curlingly awkward evening with very little food but plenty of insults. Their new young upstairs neighbour Ash - whose sexuality becomes a point of great debate - spends the evening attempting to be the perfect guest, while fending off the advances of Freddie and Stuart's best friend Violet. |
April 29, 2013 |
| 2 |
Cheat Freddie and Stuart go shopping for a new coat for Freddie's Dr Who fan club event. Meanwhile new neighbour Ash seeks advice from Violet and Penelope on winning back his ex-girlfriend. |
May 6, 2013 |
| 3 |
Audition Freddie has an important audition coming up whilst Ash frets over his own career direction. Freddie suggests that Ash pursues acting and teaches him the tricks of the trade. But, when Ash secures an acting role after just his first audition, Freddie is thrown into a state of depression. Meanwhile, Violet seeks advice from Freddie and Stuart on her sordid love affair with her Hungarian boyfriend. |
May 13, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Sister Violet panics when her wealthy sister Lillian plans a visit. Ash wants to introduce the group to his new girlfriend, Jess. |
June 1, 2015 |
| 2 |
Gym Feeling unfit, Freddie and Stuart join Ash at his gym, where a young instructor persuades the pair to sign up for an expensive membership. With Freddie and Stuart spending so much time at the gym, Violet and Penelope discover how pleasant their flat can be without the bickering pair in it. |
June 8, 2015 |
| 3 |
Ballroom Dancing The gang decides to join Ash and Jess at a ballroom dancing class. Nimble on his feet, Stuart quickly becomes teacher's pet, leaving Freddie in a huff, while Violet becomes a hit with the amorous teacher in other ways. |
June 15, 2015 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ITV1 |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 29, 2013 |
| Last aired | July 6, 2015 |
| Runtime | 22 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Friday at 21:00:00 |