Series synopsis
Reggie Perrin is a British comedy television series that premiered on BBC One on April 24, 2009. It ended on November 18, 2010. It was created by Simon Nye, David Nobbs. It stars Martin Clunes, Fay Ripley, Lucy Liemann and Jim Howick.
Midlevel corporate drone Reggie Perrin—although secure in his marriage, with a paid-for house, no children, a car and a comfortable living, he is dissatisfied with the grind of modern living, such as his daily, often overcrowded train commute—undergoes a mid-life crisis, keeping himself entertained by fantasies.
Premise
Midlevel corporate drone Reggie Perrin—although secure in his marriage, with a paid-for house, no children, a car and a comfortable living, he is dissatisfied with the grind of modern living, such as his daily, often overcrowded train commute—undergoes a mid-life crisis, keeping himself entertained by fantasies.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Martin Clunes as Reggie Perrin
- Fay Ripley as Nicola Perrin
- Lucy Liemann as Jasmine
- Jim Howick as Anthony
- Nick Mohammed as Steve
- Kerry Howard as Vicky
- Geoffrey Whitehead as William
- Neil Stuke as Chris
Supporting cast
- Wendy Craig as Marion
Guest cast
- Susan Earl as Sue
- Alexander Armstrong as David
- Colin McFarlane as Mr Fox
- Laurence Howarth as Colin
- Justin Edwards as Monty
- Sally Lindsay as Tea Lady
- Dan Renton Skinner as Chauffeur
- Romy Baskerville as Fay
- Sophie Pelham as Mad
- Perry Benson as Busker
- Carol Moses as PR Woman
- Toby Longworth as Matias
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 12 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | April 24, 2009 | May 29, 2009 |
| Season 2 | 6 | October 14, 2010 | November 18, 2010 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Reginald 'Reggie' Perrin hates his cozy, well-paid but boring routine job as in Groomtech's department head of disposable razors. This time, crazy, power-hungry CEO Chris orders Reggie and his over-eager, half-wit sycophant assistants Anthony and Steve to come up with a novel use for pumice. Meanwhile, Reggie's wife Nicola's feminist discussion group crowds him out of his own living room. |
April 24, 2009 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Reggie has another ghastly, dull day at the office. Chris orders him to be more conventional, from small talk to carrying his empty briefcase. The latest shaving ideas are typically uninspired. Reggie's violent visions of eliminating people he knows now extend to his mother, a nagging champion presently obsessed with planning his dad's funeral. |
May 1, 2009 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Still dissatisfied with his lot, Reggie considers that perhaps he would make a good teacher and goes to Nicola's school to talk about his work. This is surprisingly well-received and so he invites a school trip to Groomtech. This, however, does not go according to plan. |
May 8, 2009 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Whilst contemplating suicide, Reggie is at a crossroads and resigns from Groomtech, planning to lead a self-sufficient life growing his own vegetables. But money is tight, Nicola is fearful for her job and the best the Job Centre can offer Reggie is shelf-stacking. Mother is planning to marry Nicola's dad, and the therapist is rubbish. With Groomtech facing their largest decrease in disposable razors in years and Chris begging him to return, should Reggie sacrifice his principles and once more chain himself to the capitalist life? |
October 14, 2010 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 David, the accountant who has just moved in next door, comes to call on the Perrins, who bore him with their troubles. Reggie tries unsuccessfully to sell his home-made bread at the local farmers' market but Groomtech are also in trouble. Sales are slipping and Anthony is the reluctant occupant of Reggie's executive office. When Reggie decides to bite the bullet and ask to be reinstated, he learns that Chris has been sacked and he's been made new managing director. |
October 21, 2010 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Determining 'not to lose touch with reality', Reggie makes sweeping changes, banning ties and introducing the wearing of slippers, a tea-lady and a bouncy castle to bounce ideas around in. He also gives strangers lifts in his company car. When the boss expresses disapproval, Reggie changes the firm's name to Grot and announces that it will make only useless things. Nicola, now sacked, is bored at home,spending her time mending basket chairs, whilst her father tells Reggie he has cold feet about marrying his mother. |
October 28, 2010 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC One |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 24, 2009 |
| Last aired | November 18, 2010 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Friday at 21:30:00 |