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How Not To Live Your Life

How Not To Live Your Life

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC Three
  • 2007 - 2011
  • 21 episodes (3 series)

Sitcom about an arrogant single twenty-something man who is struggling to navigate his way through life. He is not helped by his bad instincts. Stars Dan Clark, David Armand, Sinead Moynihan, Finlay Robertson, Leila Hoffman and more.

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Series 2, Episode 3 - Don The Singer

Sam is dating cool singer-songwriter Jackson, reawakening Don's hitherto unspoken ambition to be a musician.

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Sam is dating cool singer-songwriter Jackson, reawakening Don's hitherto unspoken ambition to be a musician. Much to Sam's dismay, Jackson invites Don to play at his open mic night and an instant rivalry begins between the two singers.

Luckily for Don, there's Eddie, his Nan's former carer, who now caters to Don's every need. As well as cutting up his food and wiping his nose, Eddie's skills include helping Don to find a new lodger, in the shape of savvy mature student Sam. Fortunately, not even Don's lamentable social skills could put her off with a rent that cheap...

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 29th September 2009
Time
10:30pm
Channel
BBC Three
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Dan Clark Don Danbury
David Armand Eddie
Leila Hoffman Mrs Treacher
Laura Haddock Samantha
Guest cast
Julian Barratt Jackson (Musician)
Sabrina Javor Anya
Steve Wingrove Man in Brasserie
Writing team
Dan Clark Writer
Drew Pearce Script Editor
Production team
Martin Dennis Director
Gary Reich Producer
Dan Clark Producer
Alan Tyler Executive Producer
Simon Lupton Executive Producer
Andy Linton Editor
Iain McDonald Production Designer
Ben Parker Composer

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Don the Singer

Samantha is dating a cool singer-songwriter called Jackson who invites Don to play at his open mic night.

Featuring: David Armand (Eddie), Dan Clark (Don Danbury) & Laura Haddock (Samantha).

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