Baddiel's Syndrome
The trials and tribulations of David, a world-weary thirty-something trying to make sense of his complicated life. David shares his flat with his lodger, Ethan, an American personal trainer. His friend and neighbour Lord Peter Harrington is an aristocrat who's upset about losing his seat in the House of Lords. His son, who David thinks might be gay, lives with his ex-wife Sian. David now fancies his Slovenian cleaning lady, Eva, who wants to marry him so that she can stay in Britain.
Cast: David Baddiel, Morwenna Banks, Peter Bradshaw
Series 1
14 episodes
- 1. PilotNo synopsis available yet.CC25minJan 1, 2001
- 2. HypnotherapyDavid attempts to hypnotise himself into tolerating his new girlfriend's irritating mannerisms; meanwhile, next door, Peter infuriates everyone by taking up pipe smoking.CC25minJan 14, 2001
- 3. Dead GrandmaDavid has to attend his grandma's funeral, where his family is traumatised by seeing her in an open coffin.CC25minJan 21, 2001
- 4. The SkipDavid, Ethan, and Peter attempt to dump some rubbish in an uptight neighbour's skip, while Eva puts the immigration inspectors off the scent by posing as a conceptual artist.CC25minJan 28, 2001
- 5. HuffaDavid is terrorised in the gym steam room by an obese man who stands too near while huffing and slapping himself; Peter is annoyed that the Club Biscuit kitchen staff won't serve him a rare burger.CC25minFeb 4, 2001
- 6. Hair TodayPeter is taunted about his haircut; Eva intends to return to Slovenia, leaving David to hunt for a new cleaner.CC25minFeb 11, 2001
- 7. TransferencePeter falls for a lifestyle journalist who writes about his shortcomings every week in her column. Meanwhile, Eva, desperate for a residency permit, offers Ethan 2,000 pounds to marry her.CC25minFeb 18, 2001
- 8. Nut AllergyDavid meets a beautiful woman at an allergy clinic, and Ethan tries to persuade the others to join him in a Thanksgiving dinner.CC25minFeb 25, 2001
- 9. In the Valley of the BlindPeter, who is blind in one eye, starts going out with a woman who is phobic about blind people, and Eva's mother wants to come and stay.CC25minMar 4, 2001
- 10. CalligrulaAfter a confusing incident in the toilets, Club Biscuit has to employ a Drugs Tsar and Josh is named the successor of the King of Calligraphy.CC25minMar 12, 2001
- 11. Dream HomeSomeone is using the phone at one of David's building sites for immoral purposes, and Ethan suspects that his girlfriend may be a transsexual.CC25minMar 19, 2001
- 12. Inventions NowNo synopsis available yet.CC25minMar 26, 2001
- 13. En SuiteGail Porter refuses to stay over with Ethan because he doesn't have an en-suite bathroom; Eva decides to testify against her former lover, now on trial for mass murder; and rumours about Peter abound, following his misguided decision to grow a moustache.CC25minApr 2, 2001
- 14. Religious UncertaintyAfter discovering that he is adopted, David begins to contemplate the possibility that he may be Jewish; Eva's sister turns out to be an idiot savant; and Club Biscuit holds its first pub quiz.CC25minApr 9, 2001
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Baddiel's Syndrome
The trials and tribulations of David, a world-weary thirty-something trying to make sense of his complicated life. David shares his flat with his lodger, Ethan, an American personal trainer. His friend and neighbour Lord Peter Harrington is an aristocrat who's upset about losing his seat in the House of Lords. His son, who David thinks might be gay, lives with his ex-wife Sian. David now fancies his Slovenian cleaning lady, Eva, who wants to marry him so that she can stay in Britain.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Peter Bradshaw, David Baddiel
- Studio
- Avalon Television
Maturity rating
Not yet rated.
Audio languages
English
Where to watch
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