Series synopsis
Chickens is a British comedy television series that premiered on Sky One on August 22, 2013. It ended on September 26, 2013. It was created by Simon Bird, Jonny Sweet, Joe Thomas. It stars Simon Bird, Jonny Sweet, Emerald Fennell and Joe Thomas.
It's the First World War. Our nation's heroes are fighting the good fight on foreign soil, but in one sleepy English village three young men remain: George is a conscientious objector, Cecil has flat feet and Bert really is a coward, unfortunately. They don't fight on the front line, but they do fight each other.
Premise
It's the First World War. Our nation's heroes are fighting the good fight on foreign soil, but in one sleepy English village three young men remain: George is a conscientious objector, Cecil has flat feet and Bert really is a coward, unfortunately. They don't fight on the front line, but they do fight each other.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Simon Bird as Cecil Mowbray
- Jonny Sweet as Bert Walpole
- Emerald Fennell as Agnes
- Joe Thomas as George Wright
- Sarah Daykin as Winky
Guest cast
- Ellie Kendrick as Constance
- Ilan Galkoff as Matthew
- Kit Connor as Clem
- Rudi Goodman as Archie
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | August 22, 2013 | September 26, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Bonfire Night George joins fiancée Winky in writing letters to lonely soldiers whilst Cecil joins the Needlework Guild to send them warm clothes and Bert fails to impress Agnes by trying to get in on the act since all the women are on sex strike in solidarity with the fighters at the front. Cecil however is dismayed to find that his is the effigy on the Guy Fawkes night bonfire. |
August 22, 2013 |
| 2 |
Masculinity News arrives that the first Rittle man has died in battle, prompting Bert to make a move on his widow. George, meanwhile, faces a moral dilemma at work. |
August 29, 2013 |
| 3 |
Brown Water The boys are immediately suspicious when, out of the blue, a pretty girl named Penny asks Cecil to be her boyfriend. Maybe, just maybe, she thinks Cecil is a catch. Or, she's got an ulterior motive. |
September 5, 2013 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Sky One |
|---|---|
| First aired | August 22, 2013 |
| Last aired | September 26, 2013 |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Thursday at 20:30:00 |