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Hung Out is a British sitcom television pilot that aired in 2010 as part of the Channel 4 series Comedy Lab. The plot of Hung Out centers around two friends, Rob (portrayed by Matt King) and Ryan (portrayed by Alex Kirk), who, following their 20th birthdays, decide to take a break from their routine lives. The series chronicles their adventures and misadventures, often resulting in chaos and hilarity.[1]
Hung Out | |
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Genre | Sitcom |
Created by | Maya Abrahams Samuel Abrahams David L.E. Davis Lucy McCall Alex McGettigan James Shakeshaft |
Written by | Maya Abrahams Samuel Abrahams David L. E. Davis Lucy McCall Alex McGettigan James Shakeshaft |
Directed by | Samuel Abrahams |
Starring | Emily Bevan David L. E. Davis Lucy McCall Alex McGettigan James Shakeshaft Catherine Shepherd |
Composer | Philip Zikking |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Original language | English |
Production | |
Executive producers | Alan Marke Jim Reid Matt Tiller |
Producer | Sally Martin |
Cinematography | Ed Rutherford |
Editor | Nigel Williams |
Camera setup | Single-camera |
Running time | 30mins |
Production company | Channel K |
Original release | |
Network | Channel 4 |
Release | 23 April 2010 |
Main cast
edit- Emily Bevan as Anna[1]
- David L.E. Davis as Dave
- Lucy McCall as Lucy
- Alex McGettigan as Alex
- James Shakeshaft as James
- Catherine Shepherd as Maya
Main characters
editDave
editIntelligent and socially awkward, Dave always argues with flatmate James.
James
editJames is like a big baby – friendly, but unpredictable when provoked. He owes money to Dave.
Alex
editAlex, attractive and cocky, lacks a defined sense of self.
Lucy
editLucy considers herself independent but requires external validation.
Maya
editAlthough Maya considers herself a free-spirited hippy, she appears uptight to others.[2]
Synopsis
editDave and James, who live on one side of the street, decide to make a spreadsheet detailing everything they owe each other. Meanwhile, Lucy and Alex, who live opposite of Dave and James, fall out over plans for Saturday night – ice skating or dinner party. A new girl named Maya moves into Lucy and Alex's flat, but soon questions what she has walked into. The light in the bathroom never works, and assertive control freak Lucy keeps causing trouble.[2]
Reception
editReferences
edit- ^ Abrahams, Samuel (23 April 2010), Hung Out, Comedy Lab, Emily Bevan, David L. E. Davis, Alexandra Hodges, retrieved 6 May 2024
- ^ a b "Hung Out - C4 Sitcom - British Comedy Guide". Comedy.co.uk. Retrieved 22 November 2011.