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Ideal. Image shows from L to R: Moz (Johnny Vegas), Nicki (Nicola Reynolds). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions
Ideal

Ideal

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC Three
  • 2005 - 2011
  • 53 episodes (7 series)

Cult BBC Three sitcom starring Johnny Vegas as a small-time drug dealer. A large ensemble cast of characters visit Moz's flat each week. Also features Nicola Reynolds, Tom Goodman-Hill, Sinead Matthews, Ben Crompton, Graham Duff and more.

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Series 1, Episode 5 - The Backpacker

Moz finds out his stalker Craig has been arrested. Colin sells the polaroids to Moz, and Yasuko from Thailand comes to visit Nicki.

Further details

Nicki is unhappy on two counts - her saucy polaroids have disappeared and a face from her past has returned.

Moz is overjoyed by some top-quality new gear.

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 8th February 2005
Time
10:30pm
Channel
BBC Three
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Johnny Vegas Moz
Nicola Reynolds Nicki
Tom Goodman-Hill PC
Ben Crompton Colin
Natalie Gumede China
Tim Fallows Jason
Andrew-Lee Potts Lee
Ronny Jhutti Kuldip
Sunetra Sarker Sangita
Alfie Joey Derrick
Writing team
Graham Duff Writer
Tony Burgess Writer (Additional Material)
Henry Normal Script Editor
Production team
Dan Zeff Director
Ted Dowd Producer
Henry Normal Executive Producer
Steve Coogan Executive Producer
Kenton Allen Executive Producer
Graham Duff Associate Producer
Johnny Vegas Associate Producer
Gayle Cope Line Producer
Alan Levy Editor
David Butterworth Production Designer
Tracey Gillham Casting Director
Leah Archer Costume Designer
Philip Robertson Director of Photography
Emma Scott Make-up Designer
Richard Harris 1st Assistant Director

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