Series synopsis
Semi-Detached is a British comedy television series that premiered on BBC Two on August 6, 2020. It ended on September 10, 2020. It was created by Ben Palmer. It stars Lee Mack, Ellie White, Patrick Baladi and Neil Fitzmaurice.
Unfolding in real time, divorcé Stuart's life is complicated by his ex-wife living across the street, leading to farcical situations as he tries to navigate his new family life.
Premise
Unfolding in real time, divorcé Stuart's life is complicated by his ex-wife living across the street, leading to farcical situations as he tries to navigate his new family life.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Lee Mack as Stuart
- Ellie White as April
- Patrick Baladi as Ted
- Neil Fitzmaurice as Charlie
- Sarah Hoare as Madonna
- Geoffrey McGivern as Barry
- Clive Russell as Willie
- Samantha Spiro as Kate
Guest cast
- Cecilia Noble as Sandy
- Christian Brassington as Humphrey
- Frances Barber as Patricia
- Paul Garner as Bareback78
- Rick Osman as Ron
- Ray Fearon as Mike Bottford
- George Fouracres as Customs Officer
- Michelle Greenidge as Police Officer
- Kishore Bhatt as Ferry Bar Manager
- Cavan Clerkin as Simon
- Karl Schilg
- Madison Clare as Suki Morgan
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 7 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 1 | January 6, 2019 | January 6, 2019 |
| Season 1 | 6 | August 5, 2020 | September 10, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pilot Stuart is suffering the worst half-hour of his life as his new girlfriend goes into labour, he must rely on his ex-wife for help and is hindered by his friends, family and neighbours. |
January 6, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Real-time sitcom following Stuart during the worst half hour of his life as he tries to save his relationship with April. |
August 6, 2020 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Financially stretched Stuart is late for a much-needed DJing job, having lost the device with his playlists on. During his search, Stuart stumbles upon an angry daughter, a poorly cat and a dead body. |
August 13, 2020 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Stu’s extended family take a ferry trip to scatter the ashes of a loved one at sea. Whilst looking for his diarrhoea medication in his car, Stuart discovers a stowaway, some class-A drugs and pornography prohibited by maritime law. |
August 20, 2020 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC Two |
|---|---|
| First aired | August 6, 2020 |
| Last aired | September 10, 2020 |
| Runtime | 25 minutes |
| Status | canceled |