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TV series

The Hello Goodbye Man

6.5/ 10· 2198430 min1 season · 6 episodes
Comedy

The Hello Goodbye Man is a short-lived 1984 British sitcom, starring Ian Lavender as Denis Ailing, a nervous salesman struggling with his job and romantic life, particularly with his colleague Jennifer. The series follows his disastrous attempts to succeed, including using pep pills and adopting unethical sales tactics, leading to awkward social and professional situations.

Created by
David Nobbs

Seasons and episodes

1 season · 6 episodes

Ended
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Series 1

6 episodesJanuary 5, 1984
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  1. 1
    S1 E1

    Episode 1

    Jan 5, 198430 min

    Denis Ailing applies for a new job as a salesman — but will his decision to beat nerves by using pep pills work out in his favour?

  2. 2
    S1 E2

    Episode 2

    Jan 12, 198430 min

    Denis continues to struggle through disastrous attempts to become a successful salesman, but his social life is picking up — Jennifer and Glenn offer the chance to flat share.

  3. 3
    S1 E3

    Episode 3

    Jan 19, 198430 min

    As promised, Jennifer lets Denis take her out for a meal to celebrate his first sale. But has Denis drank too much — and can he handle the consequences?

  4. 4
    S1 E4

    Episode 4

    Jan 26, 198430 min

    After a chance meeting with an unscrupulous alarm salesman, Denis decides to take on board some unethical practises and see if they work for him.

  5. 5
    S1 E5

    Episode 5

    Feb 2, 198430 min

    Denis suffers from what his doctor terms a 'psychological blockage'. Overwhelmed by a lack of confidence, he's unable to close the deal in his working life — or in his relationship with Jennifer.

  6. 6
    S1 E6

    Episode 6

    Feb 9, 198430 min

    Denis and Jennifer aren't on speaking terms, causing a terrible atmosphere both in the office and at home. Even worse, two salesmen from a different department convince Denis that the best way to produce great sales figures is through lying

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How many seasons of The Hello Goodbye Man are there?
The Hello Goodbye Man has 1 season and 6 episodes. Status: Ended.
Will there be a new season of The Hello Goodbye Man?
The Hello Goodbye Man has ended; no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on February 9, 1984.
Who stars in The Hello Goodbye Man?
The Hello Goodbye Man stars Ian Lavender, Mary Tamm, Paul Chapman, Dominic Guard, Shirley Dixon.

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