The flats owner, vince sean lock takes in a new lodger errol benedict wong and it is not long before he realizes he has made a dreadful mistake. Deadpan sitcom about two very different men in a council flat. Wong is known for portraying kublai khan in netflixs marco polo 20142016 and bruce ng in the martian 2015. Dvd compare is a participant in the amazon services llc associates program and the amazon europe s. In 2002, 15 storeys high was made into a television show which ran for two series, each series consisting of six halfhour episodes. The tv shows were not recorded with a live audience. This dvd features all six episodes from the first series the sofa, pool kids, blue rat, the model, ice queen and dead swan. Track 15 storeys high new episodes, see when is the next episode air date, series schedule, trailer, countdown, calendar and more. If there was an award for the most underrated tv comedy of recent years, 15 storeys high would be a strong contender. Best movies and tv shows like 15 storeys high bestsimilar. Bruce dessau in the london evening standard, 2 january 2004 2 many of the most successful sitcoms, such as steptoe and son, fawlty towers and porridge, have featured characters who, for one reason or another, are unable to escape from each other. Hes locked in a high rise flatshare with another bloke on a south london council estate.
A guide to the 10 episodes across the 2 series of sean lock. Whats more there are other oddball occupants in the block to contend with, from the wifeswappers and. Oct 28, 2016 15 storeys high 20022004 is comedian sean locks sitcom. Apr 16, 2020 a sitcom set in a tower block about pessimistic vince and his flatmate errol. The show grew out of two radio series, the first called sean locks 15 minutes of misery, the second also called 15 storeys high. Running for two series, 15 storeys high suffered from being buried in the schedules and never found the ratings it deserved, but it was a consistently funny watch and remains a bona. A sitcom set in a tower block about pessimistic vince and his flatmate errol. The lives of two men sharing a flat in south london. Benedict wong born 3 july 1971 is a british actor who has appeared on film, television, and stage. Vinces flatmate errol spears was played by benedict wong. If there was an award for the most underrated tv comedy of recent years, 15 storeys high would be a strong. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. On paper, 15 storeys high is not remotely funny, but onscreen it has a bittersweet allure.
The essential tv shows you cant find on netflix, amazon. But hes the landlord and his lodger errol is making his life a misery. Watch 15 storeys high episodes, get episode information, recaps and more. In the television series, locks character was named vince he was simply sean lock in the radio series. This radio 4 series focused on the mundane lives of residents in a tower block. The essential tv shows you cant find on netflix, amazon or. Mark lamarr, sean lock, martin trenaman first air date. As if to underscore 15 storeys highs unwillingness to conform to standard sitcom tropes, the very first episode centres on vince selling the flats. The call centre lady who makes one angry customer forget all about the late delivery of his fridge, before walking away from the phone rather stiffly.
Vince takes in lodger errol, newly arrived from up north, and regrets it immediately. A guide listing the titles and air dates for episodes of the tv series 15 storeys high. Broadcast on bbc radio 4 for five episodes between 24 november 1999 and 22 december 1999. Genre sitcom broadcast 1999 2000 channel bbc radio 4 episodes 10 2 series starring sean lock, tim mitchell, dan mersh, tracyann oberman, peter serafinowicz, martin trenaman. The show was written by sean lock and produced by dan.
A guide to the 12 episodes across the 2 series of 15 storeys high. Sorry about the quality, its the best i could find. Season 1 sometimes, when you think youve seen a horse in your neighbors 15th storey apartment. Comedy set in a london tower block, with the ten episodes focusing on the mundane lives of the people living there. Jul 12, 2018 15 storeys high originally a radio series called sean locks 15 minutes of misery, 15 storeys high was an excellent tv vehicle for a comedian nowadays best known for panel shows. Vinces discovery of a new cutprice east european supermarket leads him to become hooked on its own brand energy drink, blue rat. Vince conducts a bitter feud with a gang of kids intent on destroying him. Jun 22, 2017 surreal comedy with vince and his tenant errol living on the 15th floor of a highrise tower block. Associates programme, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and.
The second programme in sean locks 15 storeys trilogy. My mistake a couple of days later i decided to give the second show a shot. British sitcom set in a flat on the 15th floor of a towerblock in south london. Running for two series, 15 storeys high suffered from being buried in the schedules and never found the ratings it deserved, but it. May 04, 2019 sean locks second series renamed sean lock. The main characters are vince clark, a misanthropic, cynical recluse played by sean lock, and errol spears, vinces exact opposite and whipping boy, played by benedict wong. These series each consisted of five halfhour episodes. Sean lock, benedict wong, dan mersh, perry benson, simon godley, paul putner, peter serafinowicz, james bachman, jeanie gold, sean. It ran for six episodes between 30 december 1998 and 3 february 1999. One of the bbcs cult tv comedies, this sharp and quirky series is written by and stars british comedy award winner sean lock. United kingdom bbc three x 30 minutes premiered 20021107.
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