People Like Us was a British radio and TV comedy programme, a spoof on-location documentary written by John Morton, and starring Chris Langham as Roy Mallard, an inept interviewer. Originally a radio show for BBC Radio 4 in three series from 1995 to 1997, it was made into a television series for BBC Two that aired from September 1999 to June 2000.
Seasons and episodes
2 seasons · 12 episodes
2
- 1S2 E1
The Vicar
May 20, 200130 min
Andrew Treverton is the vicar of St John the Baptist church in Thame, Oxfordshire and he has a busy day ahead of him. Not only does he have to bless the home of a newly-married couple and deal with Roy, but he really must learn to play 'Sta
- 2S2 E2
The Mother
May 27, 200130 min
Jenny Gardner is a new mum. As well as dealing with her new son, her return to work and a badly over-loaded washing machine, she must also deal with Roy, who really doesn't like needles, but has a fondness for a small squeaky toy.
- 3S2 E3
The Journalist
Jun 3, 200130 min
Tony Gerrier is the editor of the Ashton Gazette. Whilst he's full of regret about life as the editor of a local newspaper, young journalist Helen Meredith is full of enthusiasm to break a big story about the Mayor. She's less enthusiastic
- 4S2 E4
The Actor
Jun 10, 200130 min
Roy is following young actor Rob Harker as he auditions for parts and records a voice-over, which leads to a rather embarrassing moment when a microphone is left on.
- 5S2 E5
The Bank Manager
Jun 17, 200130 min
Roy is at the Swindon branch of the First Nat Standard bank. Alan the manager has seen it all in the banking trade and is suitably unmoved by the changes in the industry. His bossy and ambitious assistant Elaine wants his job. Tom, a cashie
- 6S2 E6
The Airline Pilot
Jun 24, 200130 min
After a quick lesson on how aeroplanes fly, Roy boards a flight between London and Paris with Captain Paul Connors. Roy isn't too keen on flying, unfortunately, this only becomes apparent once the plane has taken off.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch People Like Us?
- People Like Us is streaming on Amazon Prime Video. It can also be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home. Availability is refreshed weekly.
- How many seasons of People Like Us are there?
- People Like Us has 2 seasons and 12 episodes. Status: Ended.
- Will there be a new season of People Like Us?
- People Like Us has ended; no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on June 24, 2001.
- Who stars in People Like Us?
- People Like Us stars Chris Langham, Tamsin Greig, Mike Hayley, Emma Kennedy, Nina Sosanya.
