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Chickens. Image shows from L to R: Cecil (Simon Bird), George (Joe Thomas), Bert (Jonny Sweet). Copyright: Big Talk Productions
Chickens

Chickens

  • TV sitcom
  • Sky One / Channel 4
  • 2011 - 2013
  • 7 episodes (1 series)

Sitcom set in a sleepy English village during the first world war. It follows three young men who are not on the front line fighting. Stars Simon Bird, Joe Thomas, Jonny Sweet, Sarah Daykin, Emerald Fennell and more.

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All cast & crew

Cast
Person Role Episode count
Simon Bird Cecil
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  1. Pilot - Comedy Showcase: Chickens
  2. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
  3. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  4. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  5. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  6. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  7. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 7
Eileen Davies Gladys
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 5
Amy Dawson Dot
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 5
Sarah Daykin Winky
View episodes
  1. Pilot - Comedy Showcase: Chickens
  2. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
  3. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  4. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  5. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  6. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  7. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 7
Emerald Fennell Agnes
View episodes
  1. Pilot - Comedy Showcase: Chickens
  2. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
  3. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  4. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  5. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  6. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  7. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 7
Louise Ford Gracie
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 5
Emma Fryer Nellie
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 5
Barry Humphries Mr Armstrong
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  2. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
 2
Vicki Pepperdine Hesta
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 5
Jonny Sweet Bert
View episodes
  1. Pilot - Comedy Showcase: Chickens
  2. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
  3. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  4. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  5. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  6. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  7. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 7
Joe Thomas George
View episodes
  1. Pilot - Comedy Showcase: Chickens
  2. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
  3. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  4. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  5. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  6. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  7. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 7
Guest cast
Person Role Episode count
Jessica Barden Barmaid
View episodes
  1. Pilot - Comedy Showcase: Chickens
 1
Jessica Barden Penny
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
 1
Thomas Benn-Woolley Archie
View episodes
  1. Pilot - Comedy Showcase: Chickens
 1
Kit Connor Clem
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
 1
Su Elliot (as Su Elliott) Meriel
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
 1
Craige Els Gordon
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 1
Ilan Galkoff Matthew
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
 1
Rudi Goodman Archie
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
 1
Olivia Hallinan Gwyneth
View episodes
  1. Pilot - Comedy Showcase: Chickens
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
 2
Ellie Kendrick Constance
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
 1
Tim Key Thomas
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 1
Jamie Michie William
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 1
Felicity Montagu Meriel
View episodes
  1. Pilot - Comedy Showcase: Chickens
 1
Alfie Nash Mrs Honeywell's Son
View episodes
  1. Pilot - Comedy Showcase: Chickens
 1
Brenock O'Connor Dribbler
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
 1
Alison Pettitt Mrs Honeywell
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
 1
Sally Phillips Miss Trimble
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
 1
Lynda Rooke Glenda
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
 1
Joanna Scanlan Mrs Snedden
View episodes
  1. Pilot - Comedy Showcase: Chickens
 1
Angela Sims Lincoln
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
 1
Dan Skinner (as Dan Renton Skinner) Harold
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 1
Flora Spencer-Longhurst Gracie
View episodes
  1. Pilot - Comedy Showcase: Chickens
 1
Sophie Steer Rita (Milk Lady)
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
  2. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 2
Catherine Tyldesley Mrs Honeywell
View episodes
  1. Pilot - Comedy Showcase: Chickens
 1
Rupert Vansittart Headmaster
View episodes
  1. Pilot - Comedy Showcase: Chickens
 1
Writing team
Person Role Episode count
Simon Bird Writer
View episodes
  1. Pilot - Comedy Showcase: Chickens
  2. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
  3. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  4. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  5. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 6
Jonny Sweet Writer
View episodes
  1. Pilot - Comedy Showcase: Chickens
  2. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
  3. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  4. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  5. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 6
Joe Thomas Writer
View episodes
  1. Pilot - Comedy Showcase: Chickens
  2. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
  3. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  4. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  5. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 6
Tim Key Script Editor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 5
Production team
Person Role Episode count
Ben Palmer Director
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 5
Steve Bendelack Director
View episodes
  1. Pilot - Comedy Showcase: Chickens
 1
John Rushton Producer
View episodes
  1. Pilot - Comedy Showcase: Chickens
  2. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
  3. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  4. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  5. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 6
Kenton Allen Executive Producer
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  1. Pilot - Comedy Showcase: Chickens
  2. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
  3. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  4. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  5. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 6
Matthew Justice Executive Producer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 5
Caroline Leddy Executive Producer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 5
Lucy Lumsden Executive Producer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 5
Simon Bird Associate Producer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  2. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  3. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 3
Jonny Sweet Associate Producer
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  2. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  3. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 3
Joe Thomas Associate Producer
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  2. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  3. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 3
William Webb Editor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  3. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 3
Charlie Fawcett Editor
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  2. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
 2
Paul Machliss Editor
View episodes
  1. Pilot - Comedy Showcase: Chickens
 1
Julian Nagel Production Designer
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
 5
Jeff Sherriff Production Designer
View episodes
  1. Pilot - Comedy Showcase: Chickens
 1
Ty Unwin Composer
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
 1
Nerys Evans Commissioner
Lucy Lumsden Commissioner

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