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Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lee (Lee Mack), Lucy (Sally Bretton). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions
Not Going Out

Not Going Out

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 2006 - 2023
  • 100 episodes (13 series)

Fast-paced, gag-packed studio sitcom starring Lee Mack and Sally Bretton. Also features Hugh Dennis, Abigail Cruttenden, Geoffrey Whitehead, Deborah Grant, Bobby Ball and more.

  • Due to return for Series 14
  • Series 2, Episode 2 repeated at 9:40pm on U&Gold
  • JustWatch Streaming rank this week: 2,079

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Series 2, Episode 5 - Art

In an effort to appear as intellectual as Lucy's friends, Lee shows off his 'knowledge' of the art world.

Further details

In an effort to appear as intellectual as Lucy's friends, Lee shows off his 'knowledge' of the art world, holding forth on the subject of an unknown artist, who his cleaner Barbara has told him is the next big thing. When Lucy takes the advice and invests a fortune in the artist's work, Lee is left trying to prevent her from finding out the artist is actually a nobody.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 5th October 2007
Time
9:30pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Upcoming repeats

  1. Wednesday 27th November 2024 at 9:20pm on U&Gold
  2. Thursday 28th November 2024 at 1:40am on U&Gold

Cast & crew

Cast
Lee Mack Lee
Sally Bretton Lucy
Tim Vine Tim
Miranda Hart Barbara
Simon Dutton Guy
Guest cast
Kika Mirylees Fliss (Guy's Snobby Friend)
Kerry Shale Toby (Guy's Snobby Friend)
Jonathan Coote Gallery Owner
Justin Edwards Man in Gallery
Writing team
Lee Mack Writer
Andrew Collins Writer
Paul Kerensa Writer
Simon Evans Writer
Production team
Alex Hardcastle Director
Charlie Hanson Producer
Richard Allen-Turner Executive Producer
Lee Mack Executive Producer
Jon Thoday Executive Producer
Richard Halladay (as Richard Halladey) Editor
James Dillon Production Designer
Steve Brown Composer

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