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Wannabe. Maxine (Lily Brazier)
Wannabe

Wannabe

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC Three
  • 2018
  • 4 episodes (1 series)

Sitcom about a former popstar turned failing music manager who decides to try and re-launch her singing career. Stars Lily Brazier, Nicholas Burns, Jim Howick, Amy Booth-Steel, Alexis Strum and more.

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Cast
Person Role Episode count
Lily Brazier Maxine
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Wannabe
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Giving It All Away
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Neil's Birthday
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Not Giving Up
 4
Nicholas Burns Neil
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Wannabe
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Giving It All Away
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Neil's Birthday
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Not Giving Up
 4
Jim Howick Mikey
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Wannabe
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Giving It All Away
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Neil's Birthday
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Not Giving Up
 4
Amy Booth-Steel Mel
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Giving It All Away
  2. Series 1, Episode 3 - Neil's Birthday
  3. Series 1, Episode 4 - Not Giving Up
 3
Alexis Strum Sarah
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Neil's Birthday
  2. Series 1, Episode 4 - Not Giving Up
 2
Imogen Gurney Kim
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Wannabe
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Giving It All Away
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Neil's Birthday
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Not Giving Up
 4
Karla Simone Spence Amber
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Wannabe
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Giving It All Away
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Neil's Birthday
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Not Giving Up
 4
Savannah Steyn Chantal
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Wannabe
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Giving It All Away
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Neil's Birthday
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Not Giving Up
 4
Alexander Owen Sam Clinton
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Wannabe
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Giving It All Away
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Neil's Birthday
 3
Frank Madigan Phoenix
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Wannabe
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Giving It All Away
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Neil's Birthday
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Not Giving Up
 4
Jack Madigan Enrique
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Wannabe
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Giving It All Away
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Neil's Birthday
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Not Giving Up
 4
Guest cast
Person Role Episode count
Steve Brody Jim (Landlord)
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Not Giving Up
 1
Chrissie Cotterill Susan
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Neil's Birthday
 1
Roxy Dunn Gemma
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Not Giving Up
 1
Sarah Hoare Courtney
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Giving It All Away
 1
Anthony Kaye J-Bounce
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Wannabe
  2. Series 1, Episode 3 - Neil's Birthday
 2
Omar Lye-Fook (as Omar Lye Fook MBE) Victor B
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Giving It All Away
 1
Ryan Molloy Paulo
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Wannabe
 1
Ed Petrie Presenter
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Wannabe
 1
Owen Roberts Parking Attendant
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Wannabe
 1
Dane Bowers Self
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Wannabe
 1
Writing team
Person Role Episode count
Lily Brazier Writer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Wannabe
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Giving It All Away
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Neil's Birthday
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Not Giving Up
 4
Ben Murray Writer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Wannabe
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Giving It All Away
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Neil's Birthday
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Not Giving Up
 4
Steve Stamp Script Consultant
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Wannabe
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Giving It All Away
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Neil's Birthday
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Not Giving Up
 4
Fred Mercer Script Development
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Wannabe
 1
Production team
Person Role Episode count
Ben Murray Director
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Wannabe
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Giving It All Away
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Neil's Birthday
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Not Giving Up
 4
Steve Stamp Director
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Wannabe
 1
Claire McCarthy Producer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Wannabe
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Giving It All Away
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Neil's Birthday
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Not Giving Up
 4
Jack Newman Executive Producer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Wannabe
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Giving It All Away
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Neil's Birthday
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Not Giving Up
 4
Lily Brazier Associate Producer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Giving It All Away
  2. Series 1, Episode 3 - Neil's Birthday
  3. Series 1, Episode 4 - Not Giving Up
 3
Ben Murray Associate Producer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Giving It All Away
  2. Series 1, Episode 3 - Neil's Birthday
  3. Series 1, Episode 4 - Not Giving Up
 3
Anne Patterson Line Producer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Giving It All Away
  2. Series 1, Episode 3 - Neil's Birthday
  3. Series 1, Episode 4 - Not Giving Up
 3
Richard Webb Producer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Wannabe
 1
Paul Ralph Line Producer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Wannabe
 1
Jon Blow Editor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Wannabe
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Giving It All Away
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Neil's Birthday
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Not Giving Up
 4
Anna Meller Editor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Giving It All Away
 1
Oliver Hogan Production Designer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Wannabe
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Giving It All Away
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Neil's Birthday
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Not Giving Up
 4
Sally Broome Casting Director
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Wannabe
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Giving It All Away
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Neil's Birthday
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Not Giving Up
 4
Andy Hollis Director of Photography
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Wannabe
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Giving It All Away
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Neil's Birthday
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Not Giving Up
 4
Natalie Willis Costume Designer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Wannabe
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Giving It All Away
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Neil's Birthday
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Not Giving Up
 4
Lisa Kennedy Make-up Designer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Wannabe
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Giving It All Away
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Neil's Birthday
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Not Giving Up
 4
Clive McCartney Composer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Wannabe
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Giving It All Away
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Neil's Birthday
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Not Giving Up
 4
Gary Van Rampen Composer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Wannabe
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Giving It All Away
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Neil's Birthday
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Not Giving Up
 4
Matt Bell 1st Assistant Director
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Giving It All Away
  2. Series 1, Episode 3 - Neil's Birthday
  3. Series 1, Episode 4 - Not Giving Up
 3
David Mack 1st Assistant Director
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Wannabe
 1
Shane Allen Commissioner
Kate Daughton Commissioning Editor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Wannabe
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Giving It All Away
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Neil's Birthday
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Not Giving Up
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