Episode 1
The Police
30m
Moz plots to win back the heart of his true love, Jenny. However, when he discovers she has joined the police force, his plans are thrown into disarray.
Episode credits
Guest stars Paul Weller, Kara Tointon
TV series
Ideal
20057 seasons8.0 / 10
Sitcom about a small-time dope dealer and his strange collection of acquaintances.
Availability
Not streaming in United States
Checked Sep 1, 2026
Ideal premiered January 11, 2005. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
Sitcom about a small-time dope dealer and his strange collection of acquaintances.
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Episode 2
The Debtors
30m
A penniless Moz calls in his debts. However, his mates seem very reluctant to pay him back. Jess falls under the spell of masked hit man Cartoon Head.
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Episode 3
The Brothel
30m
Moz and Nicki begin a rival hash dealing businesses but a price war starts with both businesses attempting to undercut each other. Brian and Carmel open up a brothel.
Episode credits
Guest stars David Sant, Barry Adamson
Episode 4
The Paintings
30m
Mistakenly believing Moz to be an avant garde artist, Tilly arranges for him have an exhibition. Jess and Cartoon Head experiment with ketamine and find themselves way out of their depth.
Episode credits
Guest stars Malcolm Boyle, Liz Sutherland
Episode 5
The Love
30m
Sitcom about a small-time drug dealer. Moz tries to turn his friendship with Tilly into a full-blown relationship. Colin hires his estranged wife Carmel as an escort girl.
Episode credits
Guest stars Daniel Rigby, Pooky Quesnel, Elena Poulou
Episode 6
The Red King
30mfinale
Moz comes face to face with a gang of deadly gingers known as the Red Mist. Carmel has to choose between Colin and Jake, whilst Yasuko leaves Derrick for Fist. With special guests Rula Lenska and Janet Street Porter.
Episode credits
Guest stars Malcolm Boyle, Rula Lenska
Episode information updated Sep 17, 2026
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Cast
Johnny VegasMoz
Tom Goodman-HillPC
Nicola ReynoldsNicki
Ben CromptonColin
Sinéad MatthewsJenny
Ryan PopePsycho PaulJo NearyJudith
Andrew-Lee PottsLeeCredits
- Created by
- Graham Duff
- Written by
- Graham Duff, Tony Burgess
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 52
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
BBC ThreeUnited Kingdom
Baby Cow ProductionsUnited Kingdom
Themes
dark comedydrug dealerflatmanchesternorthern englandsitcomsurrealtrippy