Series synopsis
Damned is a British comedy television series that premiered on Channel 4 on September 27, 2016. It ended on March 21, 2018. It was created by Jo Brand, Morwenna Banks. It stars London Hughes, Ricky Grover, David Reed and Alan Davies.
Comedy set in the social services department of a local authority. Social workers Rose and Al swim against the tide of bureaucracy, deal with the absurdities of life and try to navigate their equally trying professional and personal lives.
Premise
Comedy set in the social services department of a local authority. Social workers Rose and Al swim against the tide of bureaucracy, deal with the absurdities of life and try to navigate their equally trying professional and personal lives.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- London Hughes as Phone caller
- Ricky Grover as Kev
- David Reed as PC Roy
- Alan Davies as Alastair Kavanagh
- Jo Brand as Rose Denby
- Kevin Eldon as Martin Bickerstaff
- Georgie Glen as Denise
- Himesh Patel as Nitin
Supporting cast
- Isy Suttie as Nat
- Morwenna Banks as Ingrid
- Sara Powell as Cass
- Mandeep Dhillon as Phone caller
- Rasmus Hardiker as Phone caller
- Will Smith as Zak
- Clive Mantle as Dennis
- Lolly Adefope as Mimi
Guest cast
- Jon Pointing as Rudi
- Diane Morgan as Phoebe Ravenscroft
- Aisling Bea as Anne-Marie
- Mark Benton as Mike
- Phil Cornwell as 'Animal' Hames
- Kerry Godliman as Beth Grimond
- Bobby Beynon as Hannah's kid
- Lara Peake as Chantal
- Jason Lewis as Policeman Zeppelin
- David Reed as PC Roy
- Ellie White as Phone Caller (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 12 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | September 27, 2016 | November 1, 2016 |
| Season 2 | 6 | February 14, 2018 | March 21, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 In the opening episode of the comedy about a group of long-suffering Children's Services social workers, former copper is tasked with grassing on the rest of the team as she has no personal allegiances - or friends. |
September 27, 2016 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Rose uncovers an embarrassing truth while investigating an improper teacher-pupil relationship, and Nitin wins the job of cleaning Elm Heath council's most toxic kitchen |
September 4, 2016 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Everyone is entirely unaware that one of them is about to be taken hostage by a violent man with two children in care, a personal grudge against Rose, and a full bladder. |
October 11, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 The threat of violence is never far away as the Elm Heath team once again face up to a series of problems that our increasingly complex society just expects them to sort out without any fuss or acknowledgement. |
February 14, 2018 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Al gets a surprise visit from Sean, a boy with transitioning parents and a troubled past. And Denise's visiting brother takes a shine to Rose. |
February 21, 2018 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | February 28, 2018 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Channel 4 |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 27, 2016 |
| Last aired | March 21, 2018 |
| Runtime | 22 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Wednesday at 22:00:00 |