Jerk
- TV sitcom
- BBC Three
- 2016 - 2023
- 15 episodes (3 series)
Comedy starring Tim Renkow as a disabled man who is quite the jerk. Also features Sharon Rooney, Rob Madin, Lorraine Bracco, Saida Ahmed and Mysie
Episode menu
Series 3, Episode 1
Further details
The studio is trying to fill diversity quotas due to some bad PR and have an open casting call for disabled extras. Initially Tim's cast as an extra, but when a few campaigners kick up a fuss about the brilliant star lead - James Norton - NOT being disabled, Tim is recast as the lead in a knee jerk reaction to avoid media backlash.
The studio execs are so concerned with optics surrounding disability, they completely disregard the authenticity of the film. Tim doesn't even have the right disability anyway and aside from that, he can't act to save his life - chaos ensues as he brings the production to its knees.
Idris meets the girl of his dreams and the feeling seems to be mutual, that is until he the reason she's been so nice to him is revealed.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Tuesday 14th March 2023
- Time
- 10pm
- Channel
- BBC Three
- Length
- 30 minutes
Catch-up
Cast & crew
Tim Renkow | Tim |
Sharon Rooney | Ruth |
Rob Madin | Idris |
Lorraine Bracco | Tim's Mom |
Saida Ahmed | Lily |
Oliver Maltman | Jack Doyle |
Lydia Fleming | Mary |
James Ward | Runner |
William Andrews | Victor |
James Norton | Self |
Tim Renkow | Writer |
Shaun Pye | Writer |
Tom McKay | Director |
Khaya Castagnoli | Producer |
Mat Steiner | Executive Producer |
Ash Atalla | Executive Producer |
Alex Smith | Executive Producer |
Tim Renkow | Executive Producer |
Liz Samways | Line Producer |
Judith Bantock | Line Producer |
Justin James | Editor |
Thorin Thompson | Production Designer |
Kevin Riddle | Casting Director |
Chloe Adele | Costume Designer |
Ben Bee | Director of Photography |
Shamirah Sairally | Make-up Designer |
Josh Northover | 1st Assistant Director |
Seb Barwell | Commissioning Editor |