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British Comedy Guide
Look Around You. Image shows from L to R: Pam Bachelor (Olivia Colman), Peter Packard (Peter Serafinowicz), Pealy Maghti (Josie D'Arby), Jack Morgan (Robert Popper). Copyright: Talkback Productions
Look Around You

Look Around You

  • TV comedy
  • BBC Two
  • 2002 - 2005
  • 14 episodes (2 series)

Series spoofing 1970s and 80s eductional films and future technology TV programmes. Stars Peter Serafinowicz, Robert Popper, Olivia Colman, Josie D'Arby and Nigel Lambert

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Cast
Person Role Episode count
Peter Serafinowicz Peter Packard
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Music
  2. Series 2, Episode 2 - Health
  3. Series 2, Episode 3 - Sport
  4. Series 2, Episode 4 - Food
  5. Series 2, Episode 5 - Computers
  6. Series 2, Episode 6 - Live Final
 6
Robert Popper Jack Morgan
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Music
  2. Series 2, Episode 1 - Music
  3. Series 2, Episode 2 - Health
  4. Series 2, Episode 3 - Sport
  5. Series 2, Episode 4 - Food
  6. Series 2, Episode 5 - Computers
  7. Series 2, Episode 6 - Live Final
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Olivia Colman Pam Bachelor
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Music
  2. Series 2, Episode 2 - Health
  3. Series 2, Episode 3 - Sport
  4. Series 2, Episode 4 - Food
  5. Series 2, Episode 5 - Computers
  6. Series 2, Episode 6 - Live Final
 6
Josie D'Arby (as Josephine D'Arby) Pealy Maghti
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Music
  2. Series 2, Episode 2 - Health
  3. Series 2, Episode 3 - Sport
  4. Series 2, Episode 4 - Food
  5. Series 2, Episode 5 - Computers
  6. Series 2, Episode 6 - Live Final
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Peter Serafinowicz Actor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Maths
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Water
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Germs
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Ghosts
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Sulphur
  6. Series 1, Episode 7 - Iron
  7. Series 1, Episode 8 - The Brain
 7
Nigel Lambert Narrator
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Maths
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Water
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Germs
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Ghosts
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Sulphur
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Music
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Iron
  8. Series 1, Episode 8 - The Brain
 8
Guest cast
Person Role Episode count
Sarah Alexander Ros Lamb
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  1. Series 2, Episode 3 - Sport
 1
Paul Birchard Scott Nolan
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  1. Series 2, Episode 3 - Sport
 1
Andrew Burt Provastian
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  1. Series 2, Episode 3 - Sport
 1
Andrew Burt Ninastian
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  1. Series 2, Episode 3 - Sport
 1
Adam Buxton Bunny Gnowles
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  1. Series 2, Episode 3 - Sport
 1
Ryan Cartwright Sam McNamara
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  1. Series 2, Episode 6 - Live Final
 1
Cavan Clerkin Adam Sandwich
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  1. Series 2, Episode 6 - Live Final
 1
Kate Drew Toni Baxter
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Music
 1
Kevin Eldon Tony Rudd
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Music
 1
Paul Elliott The Human Dustbin
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  1. Series 2, Episode 4 - Food
 1
Harry Enfield Tchaikovsky's Ghost
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Music
 1
Michael Fenton Stevens Sir Alan Rees
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Music
 1
Nick Frost Hot Jon
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  1. Series 2, Episode 6 - Live Final
 1
Mark Heap Leonard Hatred
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Music
  2. Series 2, Episode 6 - Live Final
 2
Paul Humpoletz Prof Keith Craven
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  1. Series 2, Episode 2 - Health
 1
Paul Jerricho Computer Jones
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  1. Series 2, Episode 5 - Computers
  2. Series 2, Episode 6 - Live Final
 2
Tom Karol Translator
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Music
 1
Sanjeev Kohli Synthesiser Patel
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Music
  2. Series 2, Episode 6 - Live Final
 2
Ross Lee Andy Gough
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  1. Series 2, Episode 4 - Food
 1
Alex Lowe Lee Grithiffths
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  1. Series 2, Episode 5 - Computers
 1
Lewis Macleod Mario Abdullah-Levy
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  1. Series 2, Episode 3 - Sport
 1
David Mitchell Pat Taylor
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  1. Series 2, Episode 6 - Live Final
 1
Chris Obi (as Christopher Obi) Anthony Carmichael
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Music
 1
John Owens Teddy Clarke
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  1. Series 2, Episode 4 - Food
  2. Series 2, Episode 6 - Live Final
 2
Simon Pegg Good Looking Man
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  1. Series 2, Episode 2 - Health
 1
Paul Putner Clive Pounds
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  1. Series 2, Episode 4 - Food
 1
Helen Serafinowicz (as Helen Linehan) Pretty Woman
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  1. Series 2, Episode 2 - Health
 1
Ed Sinclair Montgomery
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  1. Series 2, Episode 2 - Health
 1
Ed Sinclair Michael
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  1. Series 2, Episode 2 - Health
 1
Belinda Stewart-Wilson Patricia
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  1. Series 2, Episode 5 - Computers
 1
Benedict Wong Dr Franklin Fu
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  1. Series 2, Episode 2 - Health
 1
Alex Woodhall Paul Alan
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  1. Series 2, Episode 3 - Sport
  2. Series 2, Episode 6 - Live Final
 2
Edgar Wright Eddie Yorque
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  1. Series 2, Episode 5 - Computers
  2. Series 2, Episode 6 - Live Final
 2
Nicola Cunningham Actor
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  1. Series 2, Episode 4 - Food
 1
Guy Ingle Actor
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  1. Series 2, Episode 6 - Live Final
 1
Richard Leaf Actor
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  1. Series 2, Episode 4 - Food
 1
Matt Lucas Phillip Lavender (Voice)
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  1. Series 2, Episode 2 - Health
  2. Series 2, Episode 6 - Live Final
 2
Geoffrey McGivern Actor
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  1. Series 2, Episode 2 - Health
 1
Robert Popper Actor
Winston Roberts Actor
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Music
 1
James Serafinowicz Actor
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  1. Series 2, Episode 6 - Live Final
 1
David Walliams Computers Bournemouth and Petticoat 5 (Voice)
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  1. Series 2, Episode 5 - Computers
 1
Edgar Wright Actor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Germs
  2. Series 1, Episode 4 - Ghosts
  3. Series 1, Episode 8 - The Brain
 3
Sarah Alexander Ensemble Actor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Water
 1
Jonathan Brown Ensemble Actor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Music
 1
Michael Dillon Ensemble Actor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 8 - The Brain
 1
Brian Fredericks Ensemble Actor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Sulphur
 1
Nick Frost Ensemble Actor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Music
 1
Rosie Greenall Ensemble Actor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Music
 1
Dom Greyer Ensemble Actor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 8 - The Brain
 1
Matt King Ensemble Actor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 8 - The Brain
 1
Eve Popper Ensemble Actor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Maths
 1
Paul Putner Ensemble Actor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Sulphur
 1
Daisy Robertson Ensemble Actor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Maths
 1
Beryl Rosser Ensemble Actor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Maths
 1
Napolean Ryan Ensemble Actor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Germs
 1
Cathy Serafinowicz Ensemble Actor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Water
 1
Peter Simmo Ensemble Actor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Germs
  2. Series 1, Episode 4 - Ghosts
 2
Daisy Sobhani Ensemble Actor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Music
 1
Benedict Wong Ensemble Actor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 8 - The Brain
 1
Writing team
Person Role Episode count
Robert Popper Writer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Maths
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Water
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Germs
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Ghosts
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Sulphur
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Music
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Iron
  8. Series 1, Episode 8 - The Brain
  9. Series 2, Episode 1 - Music
  10. Series 2, Episode 2 - Health
  11. Series 2, Episode 3 - Sport
  12. Series 2, Episode 4 - Food
  13. Series 2, Episode 5 - Computers
  14. Series 2, Episode 6 - Live Final
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Peter Serafinowicz Writer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Maths
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Water
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Germs
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Ghosts
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Sulphur
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Music
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Iron
  8. Series 1, Episode 8 - The Brain
  9. Series 2, Episode 1 - Music
  10. Series 2, Episode 2 - Health
  11. Series 2, Episode 3 - Sport
  12. Series 2, Episode 4 - Food
  13. Series 2, Episode 5 - Computers
  14. Series 2, Episode 6 - Live Final
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Production team
Person Role Episode count
Tim Kirkby Director
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Maths
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Water
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Germs
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Ghosts
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Sulphur
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Music
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Iron
  8. Series 1, Episode 8 - The Brain
  9. Series 2, Episode 1 - Music
  10. Series 2, Episode 2 - Health
  11. Series 2, Episode 3 - Sport
  12. Series 2, Episode 4 - Food
  13. Series 2, Episode 5 - Computers
  14. Series 2, Episode 6 - Live Final
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Robert Popper Producer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Maths
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Water
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Germs
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Ghosts
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Sulphur
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Music
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Iron
  8. Series 1, Episode 8 - The Brain
  9. Series 2, Episode 1 - Music
  10. Series 2, Episode 2 - Health
  11. Series 2, Episode 3 - Sport
  12. Series 2, Episode 4 - Food
  13. Series 2, Episode 5 - Computers
  14. Series 2, Episode 6 - Live Final
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Peter Serafinowicz Producer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Maths
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Water
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Germs
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Ghosts
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Sulphur
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Music
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Iron
  8. Series 1, Episode 8 - The Brain
  9. Series 2, Episode 1 - Music
  10. Series 2, Episode 2 - Health
  11. Series 2, Episode 3 - Sport
  12. Series 2, Episode 4 - Food
  13. Series 2, Episode 5 - Computers
  14. Series 2, Episode 6 - Live Final
 14
Ash Atalla Executive Producer
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Music
  2. Series 2, Episode 2 - Health
  3. Series 2, Episode 3 - Sport
  4. Series 2, Episode 4 - Food
  5. Series 2, Episode 5 - Computers
  6. Series 2, Episode 6 - Live Final
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Peter Fincham Executive Producer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Maths
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Water
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Germs
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Ghosts
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Sulphur
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Music
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Iron
  8. Series 1, Episode 8 - The Brain
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Mark Freeland Executive Producer
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Music
  2. Series 2, Episode 2 - Health
  3. Series 2, Episode 3 - Sport
  4. Series 2, Episode 4 - Food
  5. Series 2, Episode 5 - Computers
  6. Series 2, Episode 6 - Live Final
 6
Karen Beever Line Producer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Maths
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Water
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Germs
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Ghosts
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Sulphur
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Music
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Iron
  8. Series 1, Episode 8 - The Brain
  9. Series 2, Episode 1 - Music
  10. Series 2, Episode 2 - Health
  11. Series 2, Episode 3 - Sport
  12. Series 2, Episode 4 - Food
  13. Series 2, Episode 5 - Computers
  14. Series 2, Episode 6 - Live Final
 14
Chris Dickens Editor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Maths
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Water
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Germs
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Ghosts
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Sulphur
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Music
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Iron
  8. Series 1, Episode 8 - The Brain
 8
Paul Machliss Editor
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Music
  2. Series 2, Episode 2 - Health
  3. Series 2, Episode 3 - Sport
  4. Series 2, Episode 4 - Food
  5. Series 2, Episode 5 - Computers
  6. Series 2, Episode 6 - Live Final
 6
Jonathan Amos Editor
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  1. Series 2, Episode 6 - Live Final
 1
Rosy Thomas Production Designer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Maths
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Water
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Germs
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Ghosts
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Sulphur
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Music
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Iron
  8. Series 1, Episode 8 - The Brain
  9. Series 2, Episode 1 - Music
  10. Series 2, Episode 2 - Health
  11. Series 2, Episode 3 - Sport
  12. Series 2, Episode 4 - Food
  13. Series 2, Episode 5 - Computers
  14. Series 2, Episode 6 - Live Final
 14
Sarah Crowe Casting Director
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Music
  2. Series 2, Episode 2 - Health
  3. Series 2, Episode 3 - Sport
  4. Series 2, Episode 4 - Food
  5. Series 2, Episode 5 - Computers
  6. Series 2, Episode 6 - Live Final
 6
John E Walker Director of Photography
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Maths
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Water
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Germs
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Ghosts
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Sulphur
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Music
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Iron
  8. Series 1, Episode 8 - The Brain
  9. Series 2, Episode 1 - Music
  10. Series 2, Episode 2 - Health
  11. Series 2, Episode 3 - Sport
  12. Series 2, Episode 4 - Food
  13. Series 2, Episode 5 - Computers
  14. Series 2, Episode 6 - Live Final
 14
Wiz Francis Costume Designer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Maths
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Water
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Germs
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Ghosts
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Sulphur
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Music
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Iron
  8. Series 1, Episode 8 - The Brain
  9. Series 2, Episode 1 - Music
  10. Series 2, Episode 2 - Health
  11. Series 2, Episode 3 - Sport
  12. Series 2, Episode 4 - Food
  13. Series 2, Episode 5 - Computers
  14. Series 2, Episode 6 - Live Final
 14
Vanessa Alves Make-up Designer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Maths
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Water
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Germs
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Ghosts
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Sulphur
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Music
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Iron
  8. Series 1, Episode 8 - The Brain
 8
Jane Walker Make-up Designer
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Music
  2. Series 2, Episode 2 - Health
  3. Series 2, Episode 3 - Sport
  4. Series 2, Episode 4 - Food
  5. Series 2, Episode 5 - Computers
  6. Series 2, Episode 6 - Live Final
 6
Dave Wells Lighting Designer
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Music
  2. Series 2, Episode 2 - Health
  3. Series 2, Episode 3 - Sport
  4. Series 2, Episode 4 - Food
  5. Series 2, Episode 5 - Computers
  6. Series 2, Episode 6 - Live Final
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Gideon Corby Animation
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Maths
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Water
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Germs
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Ghosts
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Sulphur
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Music
  7. Series 1, Episode 7 - Iron
  8. Series 1, Episode 8 - The Brain
  9. Series 2, Episode 1 - Music
  10. Series 2, Episode 2 - Health
  11. Series 2, Episode 3 - Sport
  12. Series 2, Episode 4 - Food
  13. Series 2, Episode 5 - Computers
  14. Series 2, Episode 6 - Live Final
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Marc Everett Graphics
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Music
  2. Series 2, Episode 2 - Health
  3. Series 2, Episode 3 - Sport
  4. Series 2, Episode 4 - Food
  5. Series 2, Episode 5 - Computers
  6. Series 2, Episode 6 - Live Final
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John Walker (as Saint John Walker) Animation
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Music
  2. Series 2, Episode 4 - Food
  3. Series 2, Episode 5 - Computers
  4. Series 2, Episode 6 - Live Final
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Barney Pinny Composer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Music
 1
Steve Roberts 1st Assistant Director
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Music
  2. Series 2, Episode 2 - Health
  3. Series 2, Episode 3 - Sport
  4. Series 2, Episode 4 - Food
  5. Series 2, Episode 5 - Computers
  6. Series 2, Episode 6 - Live Final
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