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 3 - God
Further details
At Keith's AA group, fellow member Marianne is discussing her strong beliefs in God. She also mentions the emotional intelligence of her cat, Chairman Meow, whom she says speaks to her. Keith notices Marianne is wearing a Cross, but she mistakenly believes he is looking down her top.
At home, Keith tries to get out of going to a concert in which Anita's nephew Paul, who has Down's syndrome, is playing. Later, he tells Richard he does not want to go because Paul always gropes him and he believes he fancies him.
Meanwhile, Chairman Meow is sick and Keith is prompted by fellow AA member, Linda, to help Marianne take him to the vet. The news is not good, however, as Chairman Meow might have cancer. Marianne is devastated.
Keith later finds Marianne's Cross in the car and sees it as a sign from God. He takes the Cross back to a very drunk Marianne who, in a spiral of destruction, offers to sleep with Keith and starts to undress. Can Keith stop her from doing something she would live to regret, and will Chairman Meow survive?
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 24th January 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 |
Susan Earl | Marianne |
Federico Zanni | Cafe Manager |
Russell Ramsey | Paul |
Janine Wood | Helen |
Vincent Franklin | Josh |
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 |