Never Better
- TV sitcom
- BBC Two
- 2008
- 6 episodes (1 series)
A dark comedy from the writer of Party Animals about a recovering alcoholic and his troubles with society. Stars Stephen Mangan, Kate Ashfield, Christopher Fairbank, Tom Goodman-Hill, Michele Austin and more.
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 6 - Dad
Further details
At his AA meeting, Keith is disrupting the group and is berated by Doug, who asks him if he has any recollections to share. Keith relates a trivial story of being drunk on a night bus, much to the group's disgust.
At home, Anita warns Keith not to argue with his dad as he sets out for an outing with him and the kids. In the park, where they plan to fly a model plane, but Keith can't help but correct his dad over an incorrect story. Unseen by the adults, Tom breaks the wing of the plane in frustration - will anyone notice the changes in him?
While Keith, his family and father are getting into the car outside their house, Keith and his dad argue. Meanwhile, a group of lads who have been hanging around jeer at Anita and Keith ignores them.
At the next meeting, Keith is dismayed to hear that Arturo and his dad have been arrested for robbery. Later, Keith and the kids fly the plane they'd fixed, but it crashes. When they return home, the group of lads are still hanging around. Keith sends Tom and Poppy inside and confronts the lads... but with terrible consequences.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 14th February 2008
- Time
- 10pm
- Channel
- BBC Two
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
Stephen Mangan | Keith Merchant |
Kate Ashfield | Anita Merchant |
Christopher Fairbank | Doug |
Tom Goodman-Hill | Richard |
Michele Austin (as Michelle Austin) | Linda |
Mya O'Connor | Poppy Merchant |
Charlie George | Tom Merchant |
Joanna David | Janice |
Matthew Ashforde | Arturo |
John Woodvine | Keith's Dad |
Jack Dingley | Angry Youth |
Annie Farr | Nurse |
Fintan Ryan | Writer |
Martin Dennis | Director |
Helen Gregory | Producer |
Simon Wilson | Executive Producer |
Letitia Knight | Line Producer |
Marco Van Welzen | Editor |
Patrick Bill | Production Designer |
Di Carling | Casting Director |
Caroline Pitcher | Costume Designer |
Andy Hollis | Director of Photography |
Nichola Bellamy | Make-up Designer |
Willie Dowling | Composer |
Adam Byfield | 1st Assistant Director |