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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 1, Episode 4 repeated at 9:20pm on Gold
  • JustWatch Streaming rank this week: 2,002

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Not Going Out - Series 5, Episode 1 review

I genuinely can't think of a current British sitcom that's proven so consistently strong for so long. Long may it continue.

Simon Brew, Den Of Geek, 13th April 2012

Not Going Out - Series 5, Episode 1 review

Tonight's episode does have its fair share of laughs, even if, at times, they're overshadowed by some truly terrible one-liners.

Jack Sharp, On The Box, 13th April 2012

Lee Mack Q&A: I can't do naturalistic comedy

Digital Spy caught up with the quick-witted Lee Mack to chat about Not Going Out's return, how it has evolved, and his passion for studio-based sitcoms...

Morgan Jeffery, Digital Spy, 12th April 2012

Lee Mack: 'I'm not a repressed West End star!'

As Not Going Out returns to BBC1 on Friday for a fifth series, Lee Mack talks about singing the theme tune to Minder and writing in his pyjamas...

Nick Fiaca, What's On TV, 5th April 2012

Lee Mack interview

As Lee Mack returns for the fifth series of his sitcom Not Going Out, layabout Lee is still lusting after his landlady Lucy...

TV Choice, 3rd April 2012

Lee Mack 'winces at early Not Going Out'

Lee Mack has admitted that he struggles to watch early episodes of his sitcom Not Going Out.

Morgan Jeffery, Digital Spy, 14th June 2011

Not Going Out returns for fifth series

Popular Lee Mack sitcom Not Going Out has been recommissioned for a fifth series on BBC One, the BCG can confirm.

British Comedy Guide, 4th April 2011

Not Going Out - BBC1, 9.30pm

The last episode in the current series finds Lee Mack inventing a whole new genre: the sitcoma.

Jane Simons, The Mirror, 10th February 2011

Not Going Out series 4 episode 6 review

Not Going Out goes out with a bang. Note to BBC: please don't let this be the last episode...

Simon Brew, Den Of Geek, 10th February 2011

Tim Vine wants to quit Not Going Out

Tim Vine has reportedly told Lee Mack that he wants to quit hit BBC One sitcom Not Going Out - putting a fifth series of the show in jeopardy.

British Comedy Guide, 7th February 2011

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