Episode 1
The Business
30m
After nine months away, Moz and Jenny return to find Nicki has taken over the business.
Episode credits
Directed by Ben WheatleyGuest stars Iain McKee, Jessica Knappett, Sean Lock
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 American
30m
Moz and Jenny's plans to move to Italy are thrown into disarray when Moz learns he has been removed from the most wanted list. Brian is dumped by his transgender boyfriend, Nathaniel.
Episode credits
Directed by Ben WheatleyGuest stars Philip Brodie, Jessica Knappett, Sean Lock
Episode 3
The Kill
30m
Moz discovers that Cartoon Head's gang are involved in black market organ trading. Judith and Jake embark on an ill-advised plan to kill Cartoon Head.
Episode credits
Directed by Ben WheatleyGuest stars Philip Brodie
Episode 4
The Poster
30m
Moz agrees to help Tilly with her new range of stained T-shirts. Jenny mistakenly believes that Moz has dumped her and gets into all kinds of trouble.
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Directed by Ben WheatleyGuest stars Jessica Knappett
Episode 5
The Lapse
30m
With Jenny away, Moz finds himself falling for the charms of both his ex-girlfriend Nicki and his sophisticated American neighbour Tilly.
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Directed by Ben WheatleyGuest stars Malcolm Boyle, Ben Wheatley
Episode 6
The Accident
30m
Moz asks Cartoon Head's gang for help when Keith and Carol are kidnapped by the Low triad.
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Directed by Ben WheatleyGuest stars Barry Adamson
Episode 7
The Ear
30m
Finding themselves with a body to dispose of, Moz and Psycho Paul call on Doctor Persil.
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Directed by Ben WheatleyGuest stars Graham Fellows, Liz Sutherland, Tom Andrews
Episode 8
The Housewarming
30mfinale
While Nicki throws a monster fancy dress party, Tilly hosts a pretentious soiree upstairs. Moz is desperately trying to scrape together the ransom money to release his kidnapped dad.
Episode credits
Directed by Ben WheatleyGuest stars Malcolm Boyle, Rosie MacPherson, Mark McDonnell, Daniel Hayes, John Robb, Mark Radcliffe, Liz Sutherland, Elena Poulou
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More about Ideal
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