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Common Ground. Image shows from L to R: Jill (Celia Pacquola), Rupert (Johnny Vegas). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions
Common Ground

Common Ground

  • TV comedy drama
  • Sky Atlantic
  • 2013
  • 10 episodes (1 series)

Series of mockumentary comedy shorts starring actors including Johnny Vegas, Katy Brand, Jessica Hynes and Simon Day. Stars Tom Davis, Eleanor Lawrence, Sean Pertwee, Brendan Coyle, Charles Dance and more.

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Cast
Person Role Episode count
Katy Brand Eleanor Popplewell
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Eleanor
 1
Amelia Bullmore Becky
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Floyd
 1
Brendan Coyle DCI Tommy Cockburn
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Sunshine Simon
 1
Annette Crosbie Brenda
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  1. Series 1, Episode 9 - Nell, Ted & Marlon
 1
Charles Dance Floyd
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Floyd
 1
Tom Davis Simon 'Sunshine' Wilson
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Sunshine Simon
  2. Series 1, Episode 5 - Rupert
  3. Series 1, Episode 8 - William & Sinclair
 3
Simon Day Colin Reed
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  1. Series 1, Episode 7 - Colin
 1
Harry Forster Jason
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  1. Series 1, Episode 7 - Colin
 1
Brett Goldstein Lawrence
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Fergus & Crispin
 1
Jessica Gunning Emma
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Fergus & Crispin
 1
Lisa Hammond Louise
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Patricia
 1
Jessica Hynes Patricia David
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Patricia
 1
Eri Jackson Nell
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  1. Series 1, Episode 9 - Nell, Ted & Marlon
 1
Lisa Jackson Jennifer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Fergus & Crispin
  2. Series 1, Episode 8 - William & Sinclair
 2
Rufus Jones Bill
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  1. Series 1, Episode 8 - William & Sinclair
 1
Paul Kaye Spinks
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Sunshine Simon
  2. Series 1, Episode 5 - Rupert
  3. Series 1, Episode 8 - William & Sinclair
 3
Eleanor Lawrence Kelly
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Sunshine Simon
 1
Josie Lawrence Fiona
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Rupert
 1
Daniel Lawrence Taylor Marlon
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  1. Series 1, Episode 9 - Nell, Ted & Marlon
 1
Alex Lowe Barry
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  1. Series 1, Episode 10 - Barry
 1
Ayuk Marchant Leyton
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  1. Series 1, Episode 10 - Barry
 1
Danny Morgan Ted
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  1. Series 1, Episode 9 - Nell, Ted & Marlon
 1
Celia Pacquola (as Celia Paquola) Jill
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Rupert
 1
Tom Palmer Crispin
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Fergus & Crispin
 1
Sean Pertwee Mad Mickey Quinn
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Sunshine Simon
 1
Tony Pitts Ade
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Rupert
 1
Adam Riches Alfie
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  1. Series 1, Episode 7 - Colin
 1
Linda Robson Michelle
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  1. Series 1, Episode 10 - Barry
 1
Dan Skinner Sinclair
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  1. Series 1, Episode 8 - William & Sinclair
 1
Hugo Speer Jack
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Floyd
 1
Tom Stourton Fergus
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Eleanor
  2. Series 1, Episode 6 - Fergus & Crispin
  3. Series 1, Episode 8 - William & Sinclair
 3
Johnny Vegas Rupert
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Rupert
 1
Guest cast
Person Role Episode count
Edward Aczel Aubrey
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  1. Series 1, Episode 8 - William & Sinclair
 1
Yasmine Akram Restaurant Manager
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  1. Series 1, Episode 8 - William & Sinclair
 1
June Bailey Ethel
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  1. Series 1, Episode 9 - Nell, Ted & Marlon
 1
Gary Beadle John Kettle
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Patricia
 1
Jessica Bell (as Jess Bell) Samantha
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Patricia
 1
Ben Campbell Joshua
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Floyd
 1
Keith Carter Busker
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Rupert
 1
Rosie Cavaliero Teacher
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Floyd
 1
Daphne Cheung Kim Cheung
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Patricia
 1
Shaun Dooley Porno Bri
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Rupert
 1
Graham Duff Big Man
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Rupert
 1
Olivia Emin Jessica
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Floyd
 1
Alan Ford Ken
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Rupert
 1
Simon Greenall Peter the Polish Park Keeper
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Eleanor
  2. Series 1, Episode 7 - Colin
 2
Cara Horgan Suzi
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Eleanor
 1
Martina Horrigan Chinese Tracey
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Sunshine Simon
 1
Susy Kane Francesca
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  1. Series 1, Episode 8 - William & Sinclair
 1
Gordon Kennedy Gino
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Eleanor
 1
Ashley Lambert Angie
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  1. Series 1, Episode 7 - Colin
 1
Pauline McLynn Peggy the Homeless Lady
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Eleanor
  2. Series 1, Episode 9 - Nell, Ted & Marlon
 2
Gresby Nash Malcolm the Pianist
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  1. Series 1, Episode 9 - Nell, Ted & Marlon
 1
Des O'Malley Stevo (Tattoo Artist)
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Rupert
  2. Series 1, Episode 10 - Barry
 2
Sara Pascoe TV Reporter
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Patricia
 1
Nicola Sloane Grace
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Sunshine Simon
 1
Liz Smith Colin's Mum
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  1. Series 1, Episode 7 - Colin
 1
Rachel Stubbings Jan (Bookmaker)
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  1. Series 1, Episode 7 - Colin
  2. Series 1, Episode 8 - William & Sinclair
 2
Karl Theobald Klive Richards
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Patricia
 1
Moto Yamamoto Dennis
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  1. Series 1, Episode 8 - William & Sinclair
 1
Hemi Yeroham Salim
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Floyd
  2. Series 1, Episode 4 - Sunshine Simon
 2
Mike Cattermole Racing Commentary (Voice)
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  1. Series 1, Episode 8 - William & Sinclair
 1
Tom Davis Simon 'Sunshine' Wilson (Voice)
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  1. Series 1, Episode 9 - Nell, Ted & Marlon
 1
Noddy Holder Self
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Floyd
 1
Writing team
Person Role Episode count
Katy Brand Writer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Eleanor
 1
Andrew Collins Writer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 7 - Colin
 1
Tom Davis Writer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Sunshine Simon
 1
Simon Day Writer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 7 - Colin
 1
Jessica Hynes Writer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Patricia
 1
Eri Jackson Writer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 9 - Nell, Ted & Marlon
 1
Rufus Jones Writer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 8 - William & Sinclair
 1
Eleanor Lawrence Writer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Sunshine Simon
 1
Daniel Lawrence Taylor Writer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 9 - Nell, Ted & Marlon
 1
Alex Lowe Writer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 10 - Barry
 1
Danny Morgan Writer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 9 - Nell, Ted & Marlon
 1
Tom Palmer Writer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Fergus & Crispin
 1
Tony Pitts Writer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Rupert
 1
Dan Skinner Writer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 8 - William & Sinclair
 1
Fraser Steele Writer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Floyd
  2. Series 1, Episode 10 - Barry
 2
Tom Stourton Writer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Fergus & Crispin
 1
Johnny Vegas Writer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Rupert
 1
Mark Warren Writer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Floyd
 1
Fraser Steele Writer (Additional Material)
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Sunshine Simon
 1
Production team
Person Role Episode count
Dave Lambert (as David Lambert) Director
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Floyd
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Patricia
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Eleanor
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Sunshine Simon
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Rupert
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Fergus & Crispin
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Colin
  8. Series 1, Episode 8 - William & Sinclair
  9. Series 1, Episode 9 - Nell, Ted & Marlon
  10. Series 1, Episode 10 - Barry
 10
Alison MacPhail Producer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Floyd
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Patricia
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Eleanor
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Sunshine Simon
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Rupert
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Fergus & Crispin
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Colin
  8. Series 1, Episode 8 - William & Sinclair
  9. Series 1, Episode 9 - Nell, Ted & Marlon
  10. Series 1, Episode 10 - Barry
 10
Lucy Lumsden Executive Producer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Floyd
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Patricia
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Eleanor
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Sunshine Simon
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Rupert
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Fergus & Crispin
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Colin
  8. Series 1, Episode 8 - William & Sinclair
  9. Series 1, Episode 9 - Nell, Ted & Marlon
  10. Series 1, Episode 10 - Barry
 10
Henry Normal Executive Producer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Floyd
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Patricia
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Eleanor
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Sunshine Simon
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Rupert
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Fergus & Crispin
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Colin
  8. Series 1, Episode 8 - William & Sinclair
  9. Series 1, Episode 9 - Nell, Ted & Marlon
  10. Series 1, Episode 10 - Barry
 10
Nick Webb Editor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Floyd
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Patricia
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Eleanor
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Sunshine Simon
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Rupert
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Fergus & Crispin
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Colin
  8. Series 1, Episode 8 - William & Sinclair
  9. Series 1, Episode 9 - Nell, Ted & Marlon
  10. Series 1, Episode 10 - Barry
 10
Sarah Finlay Production Designer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Floyd
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Patricia
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Eleanor
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Sunshine Simon
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Rupert
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Fergus & Crispin
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Colin
  8. Series 1, Episode 8 - William & Sinclair
  9. Series 1, Episode 9 - Nell, Ted & Marlon
  10. Series 1, Episode 10 - Barry
 10
Brian Sykes Production Designer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Floyd
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Patricia
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Eleanor
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Sunshine Simon
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Rupert
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Fergus & Crispin
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Colin
  8. Series 1, Episode 8 - William & Sinclair
  9. Series 1, Episode 9 - Nell, Ted & Marlon
  10. Series 1, Episode 10 - Barry
 10
Gresby Nash Composer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Floyd
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Patricia
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Eleanor
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Sunshine Simon
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Rupert
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Fergus & Crispin
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Colin
  8. Series 1, Episode 8 - William & Sinclair
  9. Series 1, Episode 9 - Nell, Ted & Marlon
  10. Series 1, Episode 10 - Barry
 10
Naomi Gibney Commissioner
Lucy Lumsden Commissioner

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