Series synopsis
Fleabag is a British comedy drama television series that premiered on BBC Three on July 21, 2016. It ended on April 8, 2019. It was created by Phoebe Waller-Bridge. It stars Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Sian Clifford, Jenny Rainsford and Andrew Scott.
A portrait into the mind of a dry-witted, sexual, angry, porn-watching, grief-riddled woman, trying to make sense of the world. As she hurls herself headlong at modern living, Fleabag is thrown roughly up against the walls of contemporary London, with all its frenetic energy, late nights, and bright lights.
Premise
A portrait into the mind of a dry-witted, sexual, angry, porn-watching, grief-riddled woman, trying to make sense of the world. As she hurls herself headlong at modern living, Fleabag is thrown roughly up against the walls of contemporary London, with all its frenetic energy, late nights, and bright lights.
Premise: Hilarious and hurtful.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Phoebe Waller-Bridge as Fleabag
- Sian Clifford as Claire
- Jenny Rainsford as Boo
- Andrew Scott as The Priest
Guest cast
- Sean Richards-Mulzac as Young Man
- Tree Waller-Bridge as Lecturer
- Sarah Daykin as Drunk Girl
- Jordan Long as Taxi Driver
- Daniella Isaacs as Yoga Girl 1
- Olivia Gray as Yoga Girl 2
- Kevin McNally as Older Man
- Ben Aldridge as Arsehole Guy
- Jeff Mirza as Shop Owner
- Jo Martin as Pam
- Olivia Colman as Godmother
- Bill Paterson as Dad
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 12 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | July 21, 2016 | August 25, 2016 |
| Season 2 | 6 | March 4, 2019 | April 8, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Angry, pervy, outrageous and hilarious, Fleabag arrives with a bang, as she spins through the city grasping at anyone and anything that might keep her head above water. |
July 21, 2016 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Haunted by memories of her dead best friend, dumped by her emotionally-fragile boyfriend, and now desperately trying to sell her stolen goods, Fleabag attempts to rekindle romantic fires to distract her from the mayhem of her life. |
July 28, 2016 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Fleabag helps her inappropriate brother-in-law buy a present for Claire, who is organising her own surprise birthday party. Meanwhile, on the hunt for a date, Fleabag reconnects with a toothy friend. |
August 4, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Fleabag celebrates Godmother and Dad’s engagement and is intrigued by their new Priest, but the evening comes to stormy end when old tensions resurface. |
March 4, 2019 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 A counselling session elicits an uncomfortable truth from Fleabag, and she finds herself somewhere unexpected. Elsewhere, a chat with Claire brings some unwelcome news, Martin and Fleabag face off, and Jake wonders where Claire is. |
March 11, 2019 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Fleabag helps with an event at Claire's work which inevitably ends in disaster, but an introduction to Claire's colleague proves intriguing. A chance meeting with a stranger opens her eyes. |
March 18, 2019 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC Three |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 21, 2016 |
| Last aired | April 8, 2019 |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Monday at 10:00:00 |