Steve Coogan plays Tommy Saxondale: an ex-roadie with anger management issues and a pest-control business. Tommy is a little arrogant, a little egotistical and feels the world owes him more respect than it typically shows him. He has an assistant named Raymond who lives in a spare room in Tommy's house, a live-in girlfriend named Magz who owns a T-shirt business, and a receptionist named Vicky who has a tendency to drive him up the wall.
Cast: Steve Coogan, Ruth Jones, Rasmus Hardiker
7 episodes
1. PigeonsTommy is searching for a replacement after sacking a previous assistant from his pest control business. Eventually Tommy hires 19 year-old Raymond (who also moves into Tommy's spare room at Magz's suggestion), and the pair are confronted by animal rights protesters when they turn up to remove a pigeon infestation.CC30minJun 19, 2006
2. MiceTommy fights to save Magz's shop. He's also hired by a famous TV motoring presenter to deal with an infestation of mice.CC30minJun 26, 2006
3. WaspsAn old friend from Tommy's days as a roadie turns up. While he still clings desperately to his rock 'n' roll lifestyle Tommy is embarrassed to admit he has settled down. He soon finds himself dragged around some old haunts for a night out involving prostitutes and economy vodka.CC30minJul 3, 2006
4. CockroachesTommy meets his daughter's new boyfriend and is determined not to come across as an authority figure. However, he changes his tune when he feels he isn't getting enough respect from his prospective son-in-law, and turns down an invitation to a party - a decision he soon has cause to regret.CC30minJul 10, 2006
5. SquirrelsTommy's convinced he's out of shape so he goes to the gym but ends up over-exerting himself.CC30minJul 17, 2006
6. FleasTommy's car is wheel-clamped, an incident that leads him into conflict with Bernard Langley, owner of rival exterminators. Tommy's convinced he is involved in dodgy dealings so he vows to expose his corruptionCC30minJul 24, 2006
7. JanetThe future of Tommy's relationship with Magz is in jeopardy after his latest dreadful breach of social etiquette. However, he soon becomes tempted by a new woman in his life in the shape of a full-figured client rock chick.CC30minJul 31, 2006
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Saxondale
Steve Coogan plays Tommy Saxondale: an ex-roadie with anger management issues and a pest-control business. Tommy is a little arrogant, a little egotistical and feels the world owes him more respect than it typically shows him. He has an assistant named Raymond who lives in a spare room in Tommy's house, a live-in girlfriend named Magz who owns a T-shirt business, and a receptionist named Vicky who has a tendency to drive him up the wall.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Steve Coogan
- Studio
- Baby Cow Productions
Maturity rating
Not yet rated.
Audio languages
English
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