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Hardware. Image shows from L to R: Anne (Susan Earl), Kenny (Peter Serafinowicz), Mike (Martin Freeman), Steve (Ryan Cartwright), Rex (Ken Morley), Julie (Ella Kenion). Copyright: TalkbackThames
Hardware

Hardware

  • TV sitcom
  • ITV1
  • 2003 - 2004
  • 12 episodes (2 series)

Set in Hamway's Hardware Store, this sitcom follows the lives of its fanatical DIY staff Mike, Kenny, Steve and Rex. Stars Martin Freeman, Peter Serafinowicz, Ken Morley, Ryan Cartwright, Susan Earl and Ella Kenion

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Episode menu

Series 1, Episode 2 - Naked

Not much work gets done in the shop after Rex tries to make the staff wear new uniforms.

Further details

Mike is not happy about the prospect of compulsory uniforms at work and is determined to take a stand until Anne's attractive and surprisingly young mother arrives on the scene and instantly takes a shine to him. Plus, it seems, she likes a man in uniform!

Broadcast details

Date
Sunday 30th March 2003
Time
10pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Martin Freeman Mike
Peter Serafinowicz Kenny
Ken Morley Rex
Ryan Cartwright Steve
Susan Earl Anne
Ella Kenion Julie
Guest cast
Lynsey Baxter Jean
Stephen Powell Colin
Luing Andrews Builder
Howard Karloff Diner
Writing team
Simon Nye Writer
Production team
Ben Kellett Director
Margot Gavan Duffy Producer
Kathy Nettleship Line Producer
Richard Halladay (as Richard Halladey) Editor
Dennis De Groot Production Designer
Jane Davies Casting Director
John Connor Casting Director
Caroline Pitcher Costume Designer
Nichola Bellamy Make-up Designer
Martin Kempton Lighting Designer
Richard Attree Composer
Simon Nye Creator

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