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David Tennant and Michael Sheen (playing themselves) were due to star in a production of 'Six Characters in Search of an Author' in the West End. The pandemic has put an end to that, but their director (Simon Evans) is determined not to let the opportunity pass them by.
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Checked Sep 4, 2026
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David Tennant and Michael Sheen (playing themselves) were due to star in a production of 'Six Characters in Search of an Author' in the West End. The pandemic has put an end to that, but their director (Simon Evans) is determined not to let the opportunity pass them by.
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Episode 1
Whilst appearing on a chat show discussing a year in lockdown Michael and David are pained to discover someone they respect is not a fan of their work.
Directed by Simon EvansWritten by Simon EvansGuest stars Michael Palin, Romesh Ranganathan, Whoopi Goldberg
Episode 2
After discovering the plan, David and Michael are dismayed to learn who will be carrying on without them. They are also upset to find out how well Simon is doing without them.
Directed by Simon EvansWritten by Simon EvansGuest stars Nina Sosanya
Episode 3
David and Michael spot an opportunity to sabotage the show. David is deflated to discover how people feel about him, while Michael is overjoyed to discover how people feel about him.
Directed by Simon EvansWritten by Simon EvansGuest stars Nick Frost, Simon Pegg, Ben Schwartz
Episode 4
There is fallout from how David and Michael have behaved. They try to establish who has more value. Georgia, Anna and Lucy discuss a charity evening that they are due to perform at.
Directed by Simon EvansWritten by Simon EvansGuest stars Whoopi Goldberg, Ben Schwartz
Episode 5
The boys are butting heads, not helped by having to read with various new potential cast members.
Directed by Simon EvansWritten by Simon EvansGuest stars Hugh Bonneville, Ken Jeong, Ewan McGregor, Christoph Waltz
Episode 6
The project is in danger. Simon tries to get David and Michael to work together, but it ultimately falls to a final pair of potential cast members to offer a new perspective.
Directed by Simon EvansWritten by Simon EvansGuest stars Josh Gad, Jim Parsons
Episode 7
David and Michael discover that the studio has now cast two actors. When they discover who has been cast both men are upset as they each have a history with the actor taking their place, one known and one unknown.
Directed by Simon EvansWritten by Simon EvansGuest stars Whoopi Goldberg, Ben Schwartz, Cate Blanchett, Phoebe Waller-Bridge
Episode 8
Accepting their fate David and Michael prepare to finally leave their homes. David is finally due to go back to work, Michael thinks he finally has a route to New York. The girls perform their charity sketch.
Directed by Simon EvansWritten by Simon EvansGuest stars Phin Glynn
Episode information updated Sep 16, 2026
David TennantDavid
Michael SheenMichael
Anna LundbergAnna
Georgia TennantGeorgia
Lucy EatonLucy
Simon EvansSimon
Samuel L. JacksonSam
Adrian LesterAdrian
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