Great Night Out
Four Stockport friends navigate life, love, and football.
Great Night Out, a British comedy drama, ran for a single series on ITV in 2013. Mark Bussell and Justin Sbresni created the show, which featured Lee Boardman, William Ash, Craig Parkinson, and Stephen Walters. ITV cancelled the programme after its first season.
Quick Facts
- Genre
- Comedy drama
- Writer
- Mark Bussell
- Justin Sbresni
- Steve Turner
- Jonathan Harvey
- Creator
- Mark Bussell; Justin Sbresni
- Director
- Elliot Hegarty; Iain B MacDonald
- Starring
- Lee Boardman
- William Ash
- Craig Parkinson
- Stephen Walters
- Company
- Hat Trick Productions
- Composer
- Vince Pope
- Country
- United Kingdom
Facts from the source article.
Background
The series follows four thirty-something former school friends from Stockport: Matthew 'Beggsy' Begg, Paddy 'Hodge' Hodgkinson, Glyn Thwaite, and Darren 'Daz' Taylor. All are lifelong fans of Stockport County. Hodge has been married for five years, while Daz is in a long-term relationship; Glyn and Beggsy both acquire girlfriends as the series progresses. The group frequents the Admiral Nelson pub, where they banter with landlord Warren Peterson. Actor Stephen Walters described the show as a positive and upbeat comedy-drama about warmth, friendship, and escapism. Executive producer Jimmy Mulville called it a laugh-out-loud comedy about friendship, love, and Stockport.
Cast and characters
Lee Boardman plays Paddy 'Hodge' Hodgkinson, who considers himself the group's leader, though his friends do not share this view. He speaks with authority despite often lacking knowledge, and he frequently banters with Beggsy and pub landlord Warren. Hodge avoids responsibility and spends freely, leaving his wife Kath in charge of their household. William Ash portrays Matthew 'Beggsy' Begg, who often irritates Hodge. Beggsy is friendly and content being single with occasional one-night stands, though he remains divorced for a year and still pines for his ex-wife Mandy, who moved to Australia with their daughter Kelly and new husband Wayne. At the series' start, he is the only friend without a partner. Craig Parkinson plays Glyn Thwaite, the lovable underdog—a sensitive, hard-working man who is always one step behind. He works for 'Mad Tony', known for his hot temper. Glyn reconnects with his school crush Julie, eventually winning her heart. Stephen Walters portrays Darren 'Daz' Taylor, the group's eternal pessimist. He often questions Hodge's fashion sense and finds negativity in situations, occasionally performing odd actions like climbing onto a roof. Daz has an on-again, off-again relationship with Colleen. Rebekah Staton plays Kath, Hodge's wife, who has the final say in their marriage and works a stressful job at a local bowling alley.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes of Great Night Out are there?
Great Night Out has 6 episodes across 1 season.
When did Great Night Out first air?
Great Night Out first aired on 11 January 2013.
When did Great Night Out end?
Great Night Out last aired on 15 February 2013.
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