Demob (TV series)

Demob
Written by Dean Lemmon and Andrew Montgomery
Directed by Robert Knights
Starring Griff Rhys Jones
Martin Clunes
Amanda Redman
Samantha Womack
Les Dawson
Country of origin United Kingdom
Original language(s) English
No. of series 1
No. of episodes 6
Production
Executive producer(s) Adrian Bate
Broadcast
Original channel ITV
Original run 15 October 1993 – 19 November 1993

Demob was a short-lived British comedy-drama television series, which screened for one six-episode series in 1993 on ITV.

The series was set in the late 1940s and early 1950s, and starred Martin Clunes and Griff Rhys Jones as two ex-army friends who decide to try to form an entertainment act, with the aim of getting work on BBC radio. The series also starred Samantha Womack, Amanda Redman and Les Dawson.

Plot

The series follows the ups and downs of two World War II veterans who decide to form a comedy duo after returning home to England. They experience various personal and professional problems as they strive for success.

Characters

Lead characters

Supporting characters

Episode list

# Title Directed by Written by Original air date
1"Episode 1"Robert KnightsDean Lemmon and Andrew Montgomery15 October 1993
Veterans of the African campaign and Army mates Ian Deasey (Griff Rhys Jones) and Dick Dobson (Martin Clunes) are demobilised at the close of World War II. Ian returns to his wife Janet (Amanda Redman) and his young son Alan and his boring pre-war job at the local council. Dick poses as a flight squadron leader so he can live in style at the Allied Officer's Club. He convinces Ian to perform a two man comedy routine with him in Soho.
2"Episode 2"Robert KnightsDean Lemmon and Andrew Montgomery22 October 1993
Ian is sacked after too many late nights performing as one half of his new comedy partnership. Ian and Dick befriend beautiful dancer Hedda (Samantha Womack) who is looking for her husband. Meanwhile, Dick assists shady businessman Rudy Lormier with his dealings and becomes the manager of The Blue Parrot nightclub.
3"Episode 3"Robert KnightsDean Lemmon and Andrew Montgomery29 October 1993
Deasey and Dobson get a three week booking in Liverpool opening for comedy legend Moreton Stanley (Les Dawson). When their routine arouses audience hatred they must enlist Hedda to assist them. Janet grows increasingly frustrated with her husband's absence when Alan comes down with chicken pox.
4"Episode 4"Robert KnightsDean Lemmon and Andrew Montgomery5 November 1993
Disgusted with his behaviour, Janet kicks her husband out of the house and decides to take a job at the surgery working for Dr. Pollock. Hedda and Ian try to form an act without Dick, but it ends in disaster. An opportunity for Ian and Dick to earn cash by helping Lorimer with a summer camp goes awry when they meet and try to help some fellow veterans.
5"Episode 5"Robert KnightsDean Lemmon and Andrew Montgomery12 November 1993
Things heat up between Janet and her boss. Ian and Dick find a job working on a BBC Radio children's radio programme opposite a neurotic ventriloquist. While singing in a swanky new nightclub, Hedda receives some devastating news.
6"Episode 6"Robert KnightsDean Lemmon and Andrew Montgomery19 November 1993
Ian decides to stand by Dick when he discovers a shocking secret and Hedda becomes a film actress. Moreton Stanley offers Ian a job and he and Janet make a decision concerning their marriage.

Home media

Demob was first released on DVD by BFS Entertainment on 10 September 2002. It was re-released by Acorn Media on Region 1 and Region 4 DVD on 26 April 2011.[1]

References

  1. "New on DVD". Waterloo Record. 27 April 2011. Retrieved 18 July 2012.

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