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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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Series 2, Episode 4 - Loser

When a tool demonstrator sets up in the shop but has no success with his technique, Mike decides to help him out. Meanwhile, the tension between Julie and Rex reaches fever pitch.

Broadcast details

Date
Sunday 28th March 2004
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
Richard Lumsden Cliff Hicks
Milton Jones Adaptitool Customer
Charlotte Palmer Woman with Pram
Roger Ennals Gullible Customer
Peter Heppelthwaite Builder Dave
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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