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Lunch Monkeys. Image shows from L to R: Kenny Graham (Christian Foster), Tania MacGuire (Jessica Hall), Asif Khan (Abdullah Afzal), Shelley Benson (Rachel Rae), Darrel Wadsworth (Chris Hannon). Copyright: BBC
Lunch Monkeys

Lunch Monkeys

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC Three
  • 2008 - 2011
  • 13 episodes (2 series)

Sitcom about the misadventures of an admin team at a 'no win no fee' law firm in Manchester. Stars Abdullah Afzal, Chris Hannon, Christian Foster, Jessica Hall, Rachel Rae and more.

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Series 2, Episode 1 - Super-Visor

Tania's having a bad day ahead of her first appraisal as supervisor - Darrel's living in the office, Gloria's winding her up, Asif's running away to Wales, Shelley's flat-hunting and Kenny's kissing strange girls and drawing pictures.

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Further details

Lunch Monkeys. Image shows from L to R: Asif Khan (Abdullah Afzal), Tania MacGuire (Jessica Hall), Kenny Graham (Christian Foster). Copyright: Channel K / BBC

Tania is late for work and her stress levels aren't helped when she is confronted by Kenny, who is kissing his conquest from last night. Then a disgruntled Gloria finds the post room in complete chaos. Not a great start to the day for Tania's performance review with boss Mike.

As Tania attempts to get everyone back to work she can't resist grilling Kenny about his "girlfriend", while a cool Kenny concentrates instead on the artwork Mike has asked him to do. Mike later confides to Kenny that he misses a partner in his life now his wife has gone, giving Gloria the green light to flirt outrageously.

Meanwhile, a worried Asif tells anyone that will listen about his aunt's broken glasses. Hounded by his family, who still believe he is a high-flying solicitor who will sue the opticians, Asif's time is running out and they want answers.

Homeless Shelley is flat-hunting, much to the delight of an equally homeless Darrel who jumps at the opportunity to convince her that a flat-share with him is the perfect future.

Following a conversation with Shelley, Tania thinks her chance has slipped away with Kenny so she resorts to a charm offensive, only to be blocked by Kenny. She takes out her frustration on the monkeys just as Gloria arrives to hand out the "confidential" feedback forms for her performance review.

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 3rd February 2011
Time
10:30pm
Channel
BBC Three
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Abdullah Afzal Asif Khan
Chris Hannon Darrel Wadsworth
Christian Foster Kenny Graham
Jessica Hall Tania MacGuire
Rachel Rae Shelley Benson
Sian Reeves Gloria Stevens
Nigel Havers Mike Cranford
Steve John Shepherd Charlie Brierson
Writing team
David Isaac Writer
Paul Kerensa Script Editor
Rebecca Papworth Writer (Additional Material)
Production team
Matt Holt Director
Matt Tiller Producer
Alan Marke Executive Producer
Jim Reid Executive Producer
Jon Rolph Executive Producer
Peter Hallworth Editor
Jim Holloway Production Designer
Janet Hampson Casting Director
Augustin Bousfield Composer

Videos

How to Deal with a Love Rat

Solicitor Charlie needs some help from the post-room, which is difficult because the new supervisor, Tania, used to be his fiancée.

Featuring: Abdullah Afzal (Asif Khan), Jessica Hall (Tania MacGuire) & Steve John Shepherd (Charlie Brierson).

The Way to a Girl's Heart is with a Foot Spa!

Darrel and Shelley are both homeless, so Darrel is trying to persuade her to move in with him. Meanwhile Asif's lie to his family that he is a top solicitor is reaching a head.

Featuring: Abdullah Afzal (Asif Khan), Christian Foster (Kenny Graham), Jessica Hall (Tania MacGuire), Chris Hannon (Darrel Wadsworth) & Rachel Rae (Shelley Benson).

Behind the Scenes: Kenny and Tania's First Kiss

Christian and Jessica discuss their characters' first kiss.

Featuring: Abdullah Afzal (Asif Khan), Christian Foster (Kenny Graham), Jessica Hall (Tania MacGuire) & David Isaac.

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