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The Wrong Mans. Image shows from L to R: Sam (Mathew Baynton), Phil (James Corden). Copyright: BBC / Hulu
The Wrong Mans

The Wrong Mans

  • TV sitcom / comedy drama
  • BBC Two
  • 2013 - 2014
  • 8 episodes (2 series)

Comedy thriller about a pair of lowly office workers who become embroiled in a deadly criminal conspiracy. Stars Mathew Baynton, James Corden, Sarah Solemani, Tom Basden, Dawn French and more.

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- Series 1, Episode 2 - Bad Mans

The unlikely duo are brought face-to-face with Mr Stevens, who, it appears, is the husband of the abductee. He's understandably keen to get his wife back from her kidnapper, Mr Lau...

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Further details

The Wrong Mans. Stevens (Nick Moran). Copyright: BBC / Hulu

Sam and Phil finally come face to face with the elusive Mr Stevens, who they find is heavily in debt to Mr Lau, a local underground casino boss who has kidnapped Stevens's wife, Scarlett.

With no money, no skills and no idea, Phil and Sam are sent to rescue Scarlett. Sure enough it doesn't go to plan, and in the melee our accidental heroes end up accidentally taking an angry hostage of their own - Mr Lau's nephew, Jason.

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 1st October 2013
Time
9pm
Channel
BBC Two
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Mathew Baynton Sam
James Corden Phil
Sarah Solemani Lizzie
Tom Basden Noel
Dawn French Linda
Paul Cawley Alan
Chandeep Uppal Sabrina
Emilia Fox Scarlett
Benedict Wong Mr Lau
Jordan Long Len
David Calder Mr Reid
Guest cast
Charlie Walker Wise David
Diarmaid Murtagh Blake
Nick Moran Stevens
Dougray Scott Walker
Christina Chong May Wu
Andrew Koji Jason
John Warnaby Ian Culverson
Writing team
James Corden Writer
Mathew Baynton Writer
Jeremy Dyson Script Editor
Production team
Jim Field Smith Director
Jim Field Smith Producer
Charlie Leech Producer
Mark Freeland Executive Producer
Charlotte Koh Executive Producer
David Webb Editor
Jonathan Paul Green Production Designer
Kevin Sargent Composer

Videos

Episode 2 Trailer

What is going to happen in Episode 2? Here's some clues.

Featuring: Mathew Baynton (Sam), James Corden (Phil), Emilia Fox (Scarlett), Nick Moran (Stevens) & Dougray Scott (Walker).

Where is my money?

Is Phil about to be incredibly brave or incredibly stupid?

Featuring: Mathew Baynton (Sam), James Corden (Phil) & Nick Moran (Stevens).

Behind-the-Scenes: Episode 2 Stunts

A look behind-the-scenes as the money handover scene from the second episode is filmed.

Featuring: Mathew Baynton (Sam), James Corden (Phil), Benedict Wong (Mr Lau) & Jim Field Smith.

Noel's Video Dossier - Episode 2

Noel is still compiling a list of evidence against Sam.

Featuring: Mathew Baynton (Sam), Sarah Solemani (Lizzie), Tom Basden (Noel), David Calder (Mr Reid) & Paul Cawley (Alan).

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