Nathan Barley is a Channel 4 sitcom written by Charlie Brooker and Chris Morris, starring Nicholas Burns, Julian Barratt, Charlie Condou and Claire Keelan. The series of six weekly episodes began broadcasting on 11 February 2005 on Channel 4. Described by his creator as a "meaningless strutting cadaver-in-waiting", the character originated on Brooker's TVGoHome – a website parodying television listings – as the focus of a fly-on-the-wall documentary called Cunt.
Cast: Nicholas Burns, Julian Barratt, Claire Keelan
Season 1
6 episodes
- 1. Rise of the IdiotsBaffled human wreck Dan Ashcroft watches in horror as his world is over-run with 24 carat berks, led by a strutting, brainless cock-of-the-walk called Nathan Barley, who, distressingly, has designs on Dan's sister Claire.18CC26minFeb 11, 2005
- 2. Dan Dan PreachermanDan is canonised against his will, while Nathan throws a party for his God-defeatingly rubbish website and oozes closer to Claire.18CC26minFeb 18, 2005
- 3. 15Peter20 is a PooheadWhile Dan is plagued by a shrieking twit of a photographer called 15Peter20, Nathan grooms Claire with alcohol and unsolicited breast massage.18CC26minFeb 25, 2005
4. Geek PieDan accidentally creates a new hairstyle after sleeping in paint. Nathan tries to impress glam TV chick Dajve ""dave"" Bikinus. Something is killed.18CC26minMar 4, 2005- 5. Bonobo SyndromeEditor Jonatton wants Dan to take part in some straight-on-straight gay action. A coke-blasted model proves an irresistible lure for Nathan.18CC26minMar 11, 2005
6. The Idiots are WinningIn the final episode, Nathan finds his way into Claire's meeting with a TV commissioner, Pingu is finally broken like a rag doll and Dan discovers a way to get rid of Nathan.18CC26minMar 18, 2005
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Nathan Barley
Nathan Barley is a Channel 4 sitcom written by Charlie Brooker and Chris Morris, starring Nicholas Burns, Julian Barratt, Charlie Condou and Claire Keelan. The series of six weekly episodes began broadcasting on 11 February 2005 on Channel 4. Described by his creator as a "meaningless strutting cadaver-in-waiting", the character originated on Brooker's TVGoHome – a website parodying television listings – as the focus of a fly-on-the-wall documentary called Cunt.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Chris Morris
- Created by
- Charlie Brooker, Chris Morris
- Studio
- Talkback, Channel 4 Television
Maturity rating
18Check the rating before watching with younger viewers.
