Series synopsis
SunTrap is a British comedy television series that premiered on BBC One on May 27, 2015. It ended on July 1, 2015. It was created by Neil Webster, Charlie Skelton. It stars Kayvan Novak, Bradley Walsh, Emma Pierson and Jamie Demetriou.
Undercover reporter Woody is on the run after being framed by his corrupt editor. Forced to flee, Woody heads to a Spanish island in search of his former mentor, Brutus, whom he knows he can trust. Brutus, however, now leads a quiet life running a beach bar and is less than happy to see his troublemaking friend. When a local approaches Brutus for help, he realises he needs Woody after all as the pair begin to work together on a series of investigations.
Premise
Undercover reporter Woody is on the run after being framed by his corrupt editor. Forced to flee, Woody heads to a Spanish island in search of his former mentor, Brutus, whom he knows he can trust. Brutus, however, now leads a quiet life running a beach bar and is less than happy to see his troublemaking friend. When a local approaches Brutus for help, he realises he needs Woody after all as the pair begin to work together on a series of investigations.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Kayvan Novak as Woody
- Bradley Walsh as Brutus
- Emma Pierson as Melody
- Jamie Demetriou as Zorro
Guest cast
- Diana Payan as Lorenza
- Bea Segura as Captain Carmelita
- Alan Williams as Donald Hammer
- Bill Holland as Sgt Juan Ortega
- Keith Allen as Señor Big
- Klariza Clayton as Susie
- Scott Hazell as Ralph
- Marian McLoughlin as Barbara
- Jack Dee as Mr Hewitt
- Danny Babington as Driver
- Catriona Knox as Air Stewardess
- Kara Tointon as Maria
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | May 27, 2015 | July 1, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Look Who's Talking Cheeky investigative reporter Woody, set up by his editor after an attempt to test Buckingham Palace security, flees to Spain to seek refuge with beach bar owner and ex-colleague Brutus, who – recalling an incident with a crossbow – is less than welcoming. However, they join forces when fugitive fraudster Donald Hammer and his trophy wife Melody engage them to find Donald's missing parrot Wally. |
May 27, 2015 |
| 2 |
In the Line of Fire Short of cash, Woody agrees to deliver an antique urn to a nearby island on behalf of supposed courier Maria but finds he's the decoy whilst she delivers drugs. At the same time, Brutus's wife Beverly turns up at the bar. Years earlier, he had faked his suicide to get away from her and now she wants half of the bar so, at Woody's suggestion, he fakes a second death. |
June 3, 2015 |
| 3 |
The Big Sleep During the local hypnotists' convention, The Fabulous Mark mesmerises a volunteer into believing that he is a gunman out to kill him but the man flees and disappears. Whilst Mark hides out with his wife, Woody impersonates him at the convention and when the man is located, it turns out that there are more hypnotists in town than expected — and some with sinister motives. |
June 10, 2015 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC One |
|---|---|
| First aired | May 27, 2015 |
| Last aired | July 1, 2015 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Wednesday at 23:10:00 |