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Respectable. Hayley (Jodi Albert). Copyright: Silver River
Respectable

Respectable

  • TV sitcom
  • Channel 5 / Comedy Central
  • 2006
  • 6 episodes (1 series)

Comedy set in a brothel run by a chain-smoking granny who's seen it all. Shy Michael stumbles in one day and falls for the sweet and innocent Hayley. Stars Justin Edwards, Jodi Albert, Cordelia Bugeja, Helen Modern, Beatrice Kelley and more.

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Series 1, Episode 3

Student Kate is worried her boyfriend will discover how she really earns her money. Meanwhile, financial consultant Michael tries to treat prostitute Hayley to his idea of the high life.

Further details

Student Kate is worried her new boyfriend will discover how she really earns her money. Fellow student Stuart is everything she could hope for - young, intelligent, romantic and, most importantly of all, not a customer.

Hayley has become infected by Kate's loved-up mood, telling Michael about her one great love, with his "washboard stomach and a knob like a tube of Pringles". When she suggests that she might be on the market for a new boyfriend, Michael takes the chance to ask her out on a date.

Meanwhile Michael leaves The Debonnaire on a high, having asked Hayley for a date. He meets Kate on the way out and as the two chat outside, Kate's boyfriend Stuart appears; to cover her tracks Kate introduces Michael as her father. He overplays his part somewhat, nearly giving the game away. But Kate's in real trouble when Yelena answers her mobile and tells Stuart in her inimitably graphic way just what Kate is currently up to...

Michael takes Hayley to one of the swankiest restaurants in London. But as they arrive he discovers not only is she a well-known regular there, but she's even been in for lunch that very day. Michael's anxiety levels go into overdrive as she orders a bottle of the most expensive champagne on the menu, then goes on to mix it with Lilt. His cash reserves can't cover their meal and he is forced to ask her to help him out with the bill. She assures him that she and her fellow working girls never have to pay there and he sees why when he catches a glimpse of Hayley servicing head waiter Nico. On top of that, Maureen and Kate show up - so much for their romantic evening together!

As Michael walks Hayley and Kate home they encounter an irate Stuart, who now knows that Michael is not Kate's father. How will he get out of this one?

Broadcast details

Date
Wednesday 13th September 2006
Time
10:30pm
Channel
Channel 5
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Justin Edwards Michael
Jodi Albert Hayley
Cordelia Bugeja Kate
Helen Modern Naomi
Beatrice Kelley Maureen
Helen Grace Pippa
Barunka O'Shaughnessy Yelena
Nick Holder Barry
Guest cast
Anthony Lewis Stuart
Shaun Pye Nico
Writing team
Shaun Pye Writer
Harry Thompson Writer
Production team
Dominic Brigstocke Director
Shaun Pye Producer
Daisy Goodwin Executive Producer
Nick Mortimer Line Producer
Mykola Pawluk Editor
Steve Groves Production Designer
Sarah Crowe Casting Director
Claire Finlay-Thompson (as Claire Finlay) Costume Designer
Andy Hollis Director of Photography
Sarah Grispo Make-up Designer
Charlie Leech 1st Assistant Director

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