TV series
Lee is a childish northerner who lives in a fancy penthouse apartment in London who goes through a variety of jobs such as a janitor and ice cream man, as well as attempting relationships with female flatmates. His best mate, Daily Mail reading, middle-class citizen Tim is always there to stop Lee from getting in trouble, or not? Mayhem is never far away with cleaner Barbara who has never done an honest day's work in her life.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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Lee is a childish northerner who lives in a fancy penthouse apartment in London who goes through a variety of jobs such as a janitor and ice cream man, as well as attempting relationships with female flatmates. His best mate, Daily Mail reading, middle-class citizen Tim is always there to stop Lee from getting in trouble, or not? Mayhem is never far away with cleaner Barbara who has never done an honest day's work in her life.
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Episode 1
Lucy's father reluctantly allows Lee to help Lucy clear up the builder's mess in their new kitchen extension.
Directed by Nick WoodWritten by Lee Mack, Daniel PeakGuest stars Geoffrey Whitehead, Deborah Grant, Abigail Cruttenden, Hugh Dennis, Francesca Newman, Max Pattison, Finley Southby, Saikat Ahamed
Episode 2
As a surprise for Lee's birthday, Lucy invites the whole family to join them in an escape room.
Directed by Nick WoodWritten by Lee Mack, Daniel PeakGuest stars Bobby Ball, Geoffrey Whitehead, Deborah Grant, Abigail Cruttenden, Hugh Dennis, Dan Renton Skinner
Episode 3
A missing toy keyring causes a rift between Lee and Lucy and best friends, Toby and Anna.
Directed by Nick WoodWritten by Lee Mack, Daniel PeakGuest stars Abigail Cruttenden, Hugh Dennis, Francesca Newman, Max Pattison, Finley Southby, Max Willis
Episode 4
To teach the children to be more responsible Lee and Lucy get a family pet.
Directed by Nick WoodWritten by Lee Mack, Daniel PeakGuest stars Hugh Dennis, Annette Badland, Francesca Newman, Max Pattison, Finley Southby
Episode 5
Lee and Lucy open up a can of worms when they cancel dinner with Toby and Anna at the last moment.
Directed by Nick WoodWritten by Lee Mack, Daniel PeakGuest stars Abigail Cruttenden, Hugh Dennis, Francesca Newman, Max Pattison, Finley Southby, Pernilla Holland, David Menkin
Episode 6
Lee and Lucy object to the school lollipop man handing out lollipops to the kids.
Directed by Nick WoodWritten by Lee Mack, Sarah MorganGuest stars Geoffrey Whitehead, Deborah Grant, Abigail Cruttenden, Hugh Dennis, Francesca Newman, Max Pattison, Finley Southby, Ian Lindsay
Episode 7
Encouraged by Anna, Lucy considers whether a breast augmentation is for her.
Directed by Nick WoodWritten by Lee Mack, Sarah MorganGuest stars Abigail Cruttenden, Hugh Dennis, David Cann, Joanna Monro
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Lee MackLee
Sally BrettonLucy Adams
Megan DoddsKate
Katy WixDaisy
Bobby BallFrank
Tim VineTim Adams
Miranda HartBarbara Petrietskivadorski
Geoffrey WhiteheadGeoffrey Adams
BBC OneUnited Kingdom
Avalon TelevisionUnited Kingdom
