Series synopsis
PhoneShop is a British comedy television series that premiered on Channel 4 on October 7, 2010. It ended on August 29, 2013. It was created by Phil Bowker. It stars Tom Bennett, Martin Trenaman, Kayvan Novak and Emma Fryer.
PhoneShop is a British sitcom that was first broadcast on Channel 4 as a television pilot on 13 November 2009, as part of the channel's Comedy Showcase season of comedy pilots. It was then followed by a six-episode series that was commissioned on E4 and broadcasting began on 7 October 2010.
Premise
PhoneShop is a British sitcom that was first broadcast on Channel 4 as a television pilot on 13 November 2009, as part of the channel's Comedy Showcase season of comedy pilots. It was then followed by a six-episode series that was commissioned on E4 and broadcasting began on 7 October 2010.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Tom Bennett as Christopher
- Martin Trenaman as Lance
- Kayvan Novak as Razz Prince
- Emma Fryer as Janine
- Andrew Brooke as Ashley
- Javone Prince as Jerwayne
Guest cast
- Juliet Cowan as Shelley
- Emily Bevan as Christopher's Date
- Paul Pariser as Les
- Adam Deacon as Paul Mohammed
- Keeza Farhan as Little Gary Patel
- Eleanor Lawrence as Rochelle Crosby-Briers
- Anny Tobin as Old Lady
- Helen Bang as Female Customer (uncredited)
- Ellena Stacey as Owl Tattoo Girl
- Tobi Bakare as Nightclub Doorman #1
- Osy Ikhile as Nightclub Doorman #2
- Philip L. Milne as Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Episodes
This series spans 4 seasons with 19 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 1 | November 13, 2009 | November 13, 2009 |
| Season 1 | 6 | October 7, 2010 | November 4, 2010 |
| Season 2 | 6 | November 10, 2011 | December 15, 2011 |
| Season 3 | 6 | July 25, 2013 | August 29, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
New Man New recruit Christopher is on the infamous one day trial, but will he make a sale by 6.00pm and secure the job, or will he be yet another victim of the vicious 'retail battlefield'? |
November 13, 2009 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Doctor Who Manager Lance's secret weapon, new recruit and graduate Christopher, looks like he's more likely to be a damp squib, so it's up to 'Sales Professionals' Ashley, Jerwayne and Janine to teach him some tricks of the trade, ensure that all threats are neutralised, all enemies defeated, and that every mug punter within five square miles gets locked down to the worst, most expensive mobile phone contract known to mankind. |
October 7, 2010 |
| 2 |
Never on a Tuesday New Man has got himself a date with a Sutton High Street girly – Jerwayne and Ashley have got some science to drop on Christopher before he can represent PhoneShop in the linking game. Jerwayne has girl issues of his own, namely with owl girl. And Lance has his own flirtation irritation on an electronic tip. Meanwhile, Janine is determined and focussed on the business: time to present her 40 weeks worth of work dossier. |
October 14, 2010 |
| 3 |
The First Temptation of Chris The arrival of area manager and general wasteman, Razz Prince, at the store sets everyone on edge. And as if that isn't enough, someone has called Lance boring. The Store Manager attempts to prove to the staff that he's one of the most fun people on the high street. PhoneShop Sutton is also blessed with a visit from the High Street's biggest joker who gets the crew hyped up for a big night out. |
October 21, 2010 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Lance Got Game It's Austerity Britain 2011 and times are hard and getting harder. With star salesman Little Gary Patel still detained at Her Majesty's pleasure, the ever-resourceful sales staff of PhoneShop Sutton are feeling the pinch and something has to be done. As Ashley and Jerwayne attempt to make some extra money on the side, Shelley goes on the warpath, and Janine finds herself socialising with the cream of Croydon society. |
November 10, 2011 |
| 2 |
It's Training Men As Ashley and Jerwayne come to terms with the fact that they are getting older, Lance fumes that a training day has been dumped on him at the last minute. Meanwhile, Janine drags Christopher into the hunt for her stalker. |
November 17, 2011 |
| 3 |
The Sleepyman A blast from Janine's past forces Christopher into a very uncomfortable position, while Jerwayne deals with his furious ex-girlfriend. Elsewhere, Lance tries to take advantage of PhoneShop Sutton's new-found fame. |
November 24, 2011 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Baking Bad Things are looking up for Lance; he's found something very naughty in the shed and, after years of waiting, he's been admitted to the private members' club of his dreams. Now all he needs to do is make it to the end of the day without anything going wrong... |
July 25, 2013 |
| 2 |
Nick Nack Paddywhack Ashley's in the doghouse with Jerwayne after causing a girl-drought of epic proportions. |
August 1, 2013 |
| 3 |
Pay As You Grow Christopher's charitable concern raises Jerwayne and Ashley's ire. Janine can't stop making fantastic decisions, while Lance is hiding from Shelley and her terrifying broodiness. |
August 8, 2013 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Channel 4 |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 7, 2010 |
| Last aired | August 29, 2013 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Tuesday at 22:00:00 |