King Gary
- TV sitcom
- BBC One
- 2018 - 2021
- 14 episodes (2 series)
Sitcom about a working-class family man attempting to keep up with family, friends and neighbours. Stars Tom Davis, Laura Checkley, Simon Day, Camille Coduri, Riley Burgin and more.
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 4 - The Big Schmooze
Further details
Gary is having an extension built but one objection from a neighbour could affect his planning permission, so he hosts a civilised dinner party for all Crescent folk in what he's billing "the big schmooze". Gary goes on full charm-offensive to woo the residents at the soiree, especially arch nemesis Stuart.
Denise, an experienced soirée host, tries to take over the proceedings, while Big Gary is only interested in watching the boxing on Gary's new curve television with his gatecrashing golfing mates. Terri uses the party as an opportunity to showcase her new mobile cocktail business venture 'Bartini' and, for ease, orders a massive Deliveroo for everyone but, when the delivery is hours late, the evening takes a drunken nosedive.
Notes
This episode was published on iPlayer on 10th January.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 31st January 2020
- Time
- 9:30pm
- Channel
- BBC One
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
Tom Davis | Gary King |
Laura Checkley | Terri King |
Simon Day | Big Gary King |
Camille Coduri | Denise King |
Romesh Ranganathan | Stuart Williams |
Lisa McGrillis | Mad Kay |
Mark Monero | Crabbie |
Jay Simpson | John the Butcher |
Ninette Finch | Mrs Watson |
Mim Shaikh | Wayne |
George Lasha | Voytec |
Emma Sidi | Anne |
Alastair Roberts (as Al Roberts) | Robin |
Sura Dohnke | Meg Williams |
Wahab Sheikh | Safir, Deliveroo Driver |
Tom Davis | Writer |
James De Frond | Writer |
Geoff Norcott | Writer (Additional Material) |
James De Frond | Director |
Rupert Majendie | Producer |
Andy Brereton | Executive Producer |
Tom Davis | Executive Producer |
James De Frond | Executive Producer |
Alex Moody | Executive Producer |
Samantha Frith | Line Producer |
Carolynne Philpott | Post Producer |
Robin Hill | Editor |
Anna Sheldrake | Production Designer |
Catherine Willis | Casting Director |
Lucy Williams | Costume Designer |
Roy Estabrook | Director of Photography |
Nicola Schuller | Make-up Designer |
Pete Wareham | Composer |
Kas Braganza | 1st Assistant Director |
Video
Dinner party
Preparing for a dinner party to schmooze all his neighbours in the Crescent, Gary doesn't bank on Mad Kay and Crabbie arriving to set up a cocktail bar.
Featuring: Tom Davis (Gary King), Lisa McGrillis (Mad Kay) & Mark Monero (Crabbie).