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Happiness: Desperate Dan

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

Fourth in this six-part comedy series about a man's mid-life crisis, co-written by and starring Paul Whitehouse.

Pitying Danny's plight, Bob Geldof sets him up on a blind date.
Contains strong language.
See Choice.
(Repeated next Sunday) (S) (W)

Contributors

Writer:
David Cummings
Writer/Producer:
Paul Whitehouse
Director:
Declan Lowney
Producer:
Rosemary McGowan
Danny:
Paul Whitehouse
Charlie:
Johnny Vegas
Sid:
Pearce Quigley
Rachel:
Fiona Allen
Terry:
Mark Heap
Toby X:
Michael Wildman
Toby C:
Tim Plester
Angus:
Clive Russell
Bryan the counsellor:
Charlie Higson
First woman:
Mary Keegan
First man:
Jonathan Finlay
Second woman:
Cliodhna Harkin
Bev:
Julia Morris
Big Issue seller:
Ryan Pope
Emma:
Tamsin Greig
Brett/Dexter the Bear:
Sean Foley
Himself:
Steve Wright
Himself:
Bob Geldof
Source: Radio Times

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