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
- Christmas Special
Further details
Gary King is setting out to ensure the annual Butterchurn Crescent Christmas Lights Display is bigger and brighter than ever, lighting up the neighbourhood after a tough year. However, his neighbours aren't quite so keen to go all out as they tighten their belts, keep the 'leccy bills lean and turn to Secret Santa. Could a last-minute million-pound contract help Gary fund the Crescent's illuminations and save Christmas?!
"Meanwhile, Terri struggles to get into the festive spirit when she discovers Teddy has fallen out of love with Christmas and is refusing to sing at his choir concert, whilst Big Gary and Denise host the festive house guests from hell.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Wednesday 23rd December 2020
- Time
- 10pm
- 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 |
| Riley Burgin | Teddy King |
| Romesh Ranganathan | Stuart Williams |
| Jay Simpson | John the Butcher |
| Sophie Stanton | Jodie Simone |
| Mark Addy | Les Fenwick |
| Matthew Earley (as Matthew Joseph Earley) | Martin |
| Steve Probert | Des Curly |
| Tom Davis | Writer |
| James De Frond | Writer |
| Geoff Norcott | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Lily Brazier | Writer (Additional Material) |
| James De Frond | Director |
| Andy Brereton | Executive Producer |
| Tom Davis | Executive Producer |
| James De Frond | Executive Producer |
| Ben Caudell | Executive Producer |
| Lesley Cruickshank | Line Producer |
| Carolynne Philpott | Post Producer |
| Kate Heggie | 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 |
| Paul Mindel | 1st Assistant Director |
Press
King Gary Christmas Special, review
This sitcom has some strong lines and an endearing cast, but it courted some unenviable comparisons.
Anita Singh, The Telegraph, 23rd December 2020