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Catterick. Image shows from L to R: Carl (Bob Mortimer), Chris (Vic Reeves)
Catterick

Catterick

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC Three
  • 2004
  • 6 episodes (1 series)

A surreal comedy series following the story of Carl and his brother Chris, who've been apart for 15 years. Stars Vic Reeves, Bob Mortimer, Morwenna Banks, Mark Benton, Tim Healy and more.

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Series 1, Episode 1

Chris and Carl head to Catterick to search for Carl's long-lost son and unwittingly stumble on an armed robbery. Carl has booked a room at the Mermade Hotel run by the unpleasant Mr Oates. What is the secret that he keeps locked away in the hotel safe?

Further details

Pursued by a murderer as they head for a Yorkshire town to find Carl's estranged son, the siblings take refuge in the Mermade Hotel.

Broadcast details

Date
Sunday 15th February 2004
Time
10:30pm
Channel
BBC Three
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Vic Reeves Chris
Bob Mortimer Carl
Morwenna Banks Tess
Mark Benton Mark
Tim Healy Ian
Matt Lucas Roy Oates
Reece Shearsmith Tony
Charlie Higson Pat
Frank Jarvis Glen
Vic Reeves Inspector Fowler
Matt Lucas Dan
Guest cast
Dora Bryan Mrs Trethrewick (Old Woman on Bus)
Alexander Kirk Neil Wheels
Andre Lillis Crow Man
Tom Mortimer Young Chris
Harry Mortimer Young Carl
Writing team
Vic Reeves Writer
Bob Mortimer Writer
Production team
Matt Lipsey Director
Lisa Clark Producer
Mark Freeland Executive Producer
Alan Marke Executive Producer
Vic Reeves Executive Producer
Bob Mortimer Executive Producer
Rebecca Ferrand Associate Producer
Charlie Phillips Editor
Julie Harris Production Designer
June Nevin Costume Designer
Francis De Groote Director of Photography
Lisa Cavalli-Green Make-up Designer
Willie Dowling Composer
Sam Dawking 1st Assistant Director

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