How Not To Live Your Life
- TV sitcom
- BBC Three
- 2007 - 2011
- 21 episodes (3 series)
Sitcom about an arrogant single twenty-something man who is struggling to navigate his way through life. He is not helped by his bad instincts. Stars Dan Clark, David Armand, Sinead Moynihan, Finlay Robertson, Leila Hoffman and more.
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Series 3, Episode 1 - Don's New Job
Further details
At the end of the last series things were looking up for Don as it seemed as though he was finally going to get it on with his flatmate, Sam. Things, however, didn't work out and now each day is a trial for Don as he has to face up to the fact that he blew his chance with her. To make matters worse, Sam has a new boyfriend who is everything Don isn't - he's mature, reliable, clever, he has a career and, to top it all, he's charming and handsome.
Don still doesn't have any real career path and is struggling to keep his part-time job. Embarrassed about his lack of direction Don comes up with an elaborate story about a new job. However, he's caught short when he runs into the happy couple when he should be at work. To save face and keep his story going he heads into the nearest office where he pretends to be the new temp.
Things finally appear to be going his way when a chance encounter with high-flying executive Marcus leads to a promotion. Of course, being Don, it's not long before it all starts to go wrong...
Broadcast details
- Date
- Monday 8th November 2010
- Time
- 10:30pm
- Channel
- BBC Three
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
Dan Clark | Don Danbury |
David Armand | Eddie |
Leila Hoffman | Mrs Treacher |
Laura Haddock | Samantha |
Daniel Lawrence Taylor | Jason |
Silas Carson | Brian |
Noel Fielding | Marcus |
Sarah Hadland | Karen |
Iwona Glowinska | Receptionist |
Adam G Goodwin | Barry |
Dan Clark | Writer |
Drew Pearce | Script Editor |
Sam Leifer | Director |
Gary Reich | Producer |
Dan Clark | Producer |
Simon Lupton | Executive Producer |
Jemma Rodgers | Executive Producer |
Andy Linton | Editor |
Iain McDonald | Production Designer |
Ben Parker | Composer |
Video
Sam's New Boyfriend
Keen to find out more about Brian, the new man in Sam's life, Don bullies Sam into revealing some details about the relationship.
Featuring: Dan Clark (Don Danbury) & Laura Haddock (Samantha).