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The First Team. Image shows from L to R: Olivia Talbot (Tamla Kari), Mark Crane (Will Arnett), Benji Achebe (Shaquille Ali-Yebuah), Mattie Sullivan (Jake Short), Jack Turner (Jack McMullen), Chris Booth (Chris Geere), Petey Brooks (Theo Barklem-Biggs)
The First Team

The First Team

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC Two
  • 2020
  • 6 episodes (1 series)

Comedy following three young football players at a fictional Premier League team. Stars Jake Short, Shaquille Ali-Yebuah, Jack McMullen, Will Arnett, Chris Geere and more.

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Cast
Person Role Episode count
Jake Short Mattie Sullivan
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Selling Shirts
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - New Friends
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Octopus Situation
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - International Break
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Pints Of Sorry
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Upheaval
 6
Shaquille Ali-Yebuah Benji Achebe
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Selling Shirts
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - New Friends
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Octopus Situation
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - International Break
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Pints Of Sorry
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Upheaval
 6
Jack McMullen Jack Turner
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Selling Shirts
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - New Friends
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Octopus Situation
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - International Break
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Pints Of Sorry
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Upheaval
 6
Will Arnett Mark Crane
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Selling Shirts
  2. Series 1, Episode 4 - International Break
  3. Series 1, Episode 5 - Pints Of Sorry
  4. Series 1, Episode 6 - Upheaval
 4
Chris Geere Chris Booth
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Selling Shirts
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - New Friends
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Octopus Situation
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - International Break
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Pints Of Sorry
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Upheaval
 6
Theo Barklem-Biggs Petey Brooks
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Selling Shirts
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - New Friends
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Octopus Situation
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - International Break
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Pints Of Sorry
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Upheaval
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Tamla Kari Olivia Talbot
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Selling Shirts
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - New Friends
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Octopus Situation
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - International Break
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Pints Of Sorry
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Upheaval
 6
Paolo Sassanelli Cesare
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Selling Shirts
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - New Friends
  3. Series 1, Episode 4 - International Break
  4. Series 1, Episode 5 - Pints Of Sorry
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Grace Hogg-Robinson Ruth
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - New Friends
  2. Series 1, Episode 3 - Octopus Situation
  3. Series 1, Episode 6 - Upheaval
 3
Yetunde Oduwole Mrs Achebe
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Selling Shirts
  2. Series 1, Episode 3 - Octopus Situation
  3. Series 1, Episode 4 - International Break
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Bobby Hirston Garlic
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Selling Shirts
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - New Friends
  3. Series 1, Episode 5 - Pints Of Sorry
  4. Series 1, Episode 6 - Upheaval
 4
Ossian Perret Pascal
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Selling Shirts
  2. Series 1, Episode 3 - Octopus Situation
  3. Series 1, Episode 5 - Pints Of Sorry
  4. Series 1, Episode 6 - Upheaval
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Guest cast
Person Role Episode count
Sophie Abbott Gemma
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - New Friends
  2. Series 1, Episode 6 - Upheaval
 2
Tom Andrews Salesman Tony
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - International Break
 1
Paulo Aragao Alejo
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Upheaval
 1
Charles Armstrong England Rep
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Upheaval
 1
Leo Atkin Jack's Landlord
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Upheaval
 1
Vanessa Bailey Fan 2
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Upheaval
 1
Charlie Barker Park
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Upheaval
 1
Jack Barry Trump Fan
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Pints Of Sorry
 1
Tom Bell Graham Peterson
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Pints Of Sorry
 1
Cal Bentley McMurray
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Upheaval
 1
Adam Boardman Greeter
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - New Friends
 1
Marvin Brown Bootz
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Selling Shirts
  2. Series 1, Episode 4 - International Break
  3. Series 1, Episode 5 - Pints Of Sorry
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Olivia Calvert Fan
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - New Friends
 1
Michael Calvin Coach Michael
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - New Friends
  2. Series 1, Episode 6 - Upheaval
 2
Gunnar Cauthery Louis
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Octopus Situation
 1
Jon Chew David Li
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - New Friends
  2. Series 1, Episode 6 - Upheaval
 2
Lewis Clift Coach
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Upheaval
 1
Aaron Collict Coach
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Upheaval
 1
James Craze Policeman 1
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Selling Shirts
 1
Tyler Crossinggum Boy 2
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Selling Shirts
 1
Tarique Cruickshank Bankole
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Upheaval
 1
Huge Davies (as Huge Davis) Laser Quest Employee
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - New Friends
 1
Joel Davison Stuart
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Octopus Situation
 1
Vadhir Derbez Carlos Velez
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - New Friends
 1
Guillaume Duhamel Jensen
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Upheaval
 1
Tim Faraday Gammon
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - International Break
 1
Neil Fitzmaurice Darren Turner
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - International Break
  2. Series 1, Episode 6 - Upheaval
 2
Riley Flood Scott
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Upheaval
 1
Jordan Gayle Kabamba
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Upheaval
 1
James Gill Reporter
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Pints Of Sorry
 1
Marco Giovannini Van Cleef
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Upheaval
 1
Mg Grazys Clemente
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Upheaval
 1
James Groom Man in Cash and Carry
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Selling Shirts
 1
Freddie Haave-Bado Coach
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Upheaval
 1
Adrian Hedley Fan 1
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Upheaval
 1
Ali Iqbal Delivery Man
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Selling Shirts
 1
Rowan James-Brown Williams
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Upheaval
 1
James Johnson Goodlad
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Upheaval
 1
Star Jones Emily
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - New Friends
 1
Edward Judge Curly Terry
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Pints Of Sorry
 1
Matthew Larmond Allen
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Upheaval
 1
Alexis Larrue Roussel
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Upheaval
 1
Marek Larwood Holehead
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Pints Of Sorry
 1
Lamar Lawrence Fox
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Upheaval
 1
Marek Lichtenberg Geyer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Upheaval
 1
Aumar Majid Tarabt
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Upheaval
 1
Paul Marlon Ginger Jim
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Pints Of Sorry
 1
Greg McKenzie Sports Reporter
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Selling Shirts
 1
Sergio Monda Bradanini
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Upheaval
 1
Alex Morgan Physio
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - New Friends
 1
Anna Morris Nicola
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Octopus Situation
 1
Laura Njoku Coach
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Upheaval
 1
Philips Nortey Clive
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - International Break
 1
Nathan Nuurah Coach
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Upheaval
 1
George Potts Doctor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Selling Shirts
 1
David Prosho Bookmaker Terry
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Octopus Situation
  2. Series 1, Episode 6 - Upheaval
 2
Guy Rhys Daniel
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Selling Shirts
  2. Series 1, Episode 5 - Pints Of Sorry
  3. Series 1, Episode 6 - Upheaval
 3
Paul Richard Biggin (as Paul Biggin) Policeman 2
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Selling Shirts
 1
Daniel Ryves Coach
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Upheaval
 1
Tahirah Sharif Elle
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Octopus Situation
 1
Zayan Siddiqui Kid in Restaurant
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - New Friends
 1
Joe Sims Paul Williamson
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Upheaval
 1
Peter Slater Chatty Paddy
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Pints Of Sorry
 1
Talitha Stone Janey Brooks
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - International Break
 1
Zoran Subic Besic
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Upheaval
 1
Bronte Terrell Jourdane
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Selling Shirts
 1
T'Jean Uter Dinh Boy 1
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Selling Shirts
 1
Christian Vit Carlos's Owner
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - New Friends
 1
Phil Wang Brian
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Pints Of Sorry
  2. Series 1, Episode 6 - Upheaval
 2
Elliot Warren Nervous Bob
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Pints Of Sorry
 1
William Waterhouse Cavic
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Upheaval
 1
William Waterhouse Slaven
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - International Break
 1
Jason Williamson Kit Man Martin
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Selling Shirts
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - New Friends
 2
Jolyon Young Caretaker Steve
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Selling Shirts
 1
Kris Zelvis Coach
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Upheaval
 1
Spencer Brown Stadium Announcer (Voice)
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Pints Of Sorry
 1
Paul Hawksbee Self (Radio Pundit) (Voice)
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - New Friends
  2. Series 1, Episode 6 - Upheaval
 2
Andy Jacobs Self (Radio Pundit) (Voice)
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - New Friends
  2. Series 1, Episode 6 - Upheaval
 2
Jürgen Klopp Self
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Selling Shirts
 1
Gary Lineker Self
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Selling Shirts
  2. Series 1, Episode 5 - Pints Of Sorry
 2
Lewis Macleod Patrick Stewart (Voice)
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - International Break
 1
Sally Nugent Self
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Selling Shirts
  2. Series 1, Episode 6 - Upheaval
 2
Jonathan Pearce Self (Football Commentator) (Voice)
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Selling Shirts
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - New Friends
  3. Series 1, Episode 5 - Pints Of Sorry
  4. Series 1, Episode 6 - Upheaval
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Writing team
Person Role Episode count
Damon Beesley Writer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Selling Shirts
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - New Friends
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Octopus Situation
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - International Break
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Pints Of Sorry
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Upheaval
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Iain Morris Writer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Selling Shirts
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - New Friends
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Octopus Situation
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - International Break
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Pints Of Sorry
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Upheaval
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Robert Popper Script Editor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Selling Shirts
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - New Friends
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Octopus Situation
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - International Break
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Pints Of Sorry
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Upheaval
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Tyrell Williams Script Consultant
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Selling Shirts
 1
Production team
Person Role Episode count
Damon Beesley Director
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Selling Shirts
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - New Friends
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Octopus Situation
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - International Break
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Pints Of Sorry
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Upheaval
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Iain Morris Director
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Selling Shirts
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - New Friends
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Octopus Situation
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - International Break
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Pints Of Sorry
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Upheaval
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Sam Pinnell Producer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Selling Shirts
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - New Friends
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Octopus Situation
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - International Break
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Pints Of Sorry
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Upheaval
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Damon Beesley Executive Producer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Selling Shirts
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - New Friends
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Octopus Situation
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - International Break
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Pints Of Sorry
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Upheaval
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Caroline Leddy Executive Producer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Selling Shirts
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - New Friends
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Octopus Situation
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - International Break
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Pints Of Sorry
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Upheaval
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Iain Morris Executive Producer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Selling Shirts
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - New Friends
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Octopus Situation
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - International Break
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Pints Of Sorry
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Upheaval
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Gregor Sharp Executive Producer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Selling Shirts
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - New Friends
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Octopus Situation
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - International Break
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Pints Of Sorry
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Upheaval
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Tom Werner Executive Producer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Selling Shirts
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - New Friends
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Octopus Situation
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - International Break
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Pints Of Sorry
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Upheaval
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Jane Harrison Line Producer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Selling Shirts
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - New Friends
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Octopus Situation
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - International Break
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Pints Of Sorry
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Upheaval
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Charlie Fawcett Editor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Selling Shirts
  2. Series 1, Episode 3 - Octopus Situation
  3. Series 1, Episode 5 - Pints Of Sorry
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William Webb Editor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - New Friends
  2. Series 1, Episode 4 - International Break
  3. Series 1, Episode 6 - Upheaval
 3
Jeff Sherriff Production Designer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Selling Shirts
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - New Friends
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Octopus Situation
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - International Break
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Pints Of Sorry
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Upheaval
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Nadira Seecoomar Casting Director
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Selling Shirts
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - New Friends
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Octopus Situation
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - International Break
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Pints Of Sorry
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Upheaval
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Jacqueline Mills Costume Designer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Selling Shirts
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - New Friends
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Octopus Situation
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - International Break
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Pints Of Sorry
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Upheaval
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Simon Tindall Director of Photography
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Selling Shirts
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - New Friends
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Octopus Situation
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - International Break
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Pints Of Sorry
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Upheaval
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Line Kolaasaeter Make-up Designer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Selling Shirts
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - New Friends
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Octopus Situation
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - International Break
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Pints Of Sorry
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Upheaval
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Mike Skinner Composer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Selling Shirts
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - New Friends
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Octopus Situation
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - International Break
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Pints Of Sorry
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Upheaval
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Charlie Elliot 1st Assistant Director
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - International Break
  2. Series 1, Episode 5 - Pints Of Sorry
  3. Series 1, Episode 6 - Upheaval
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David Scott 1st Assistant Director
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Selling Shirts
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - New Friends
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Octopus Situation
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Shane Allen Commissioner
Patrick Holland Commissioner

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